Combating Condensation

Combating Condensation

In today's blogpost topic we are going to be taking a look at condensation. Condensation in property is an incredibly common form of defects that our surveyors here at Stokemont see on a daily basis whether that be on a Defect Analysis Report, RICS HomeBuyer Report or...

Garden Boundary Disputes

Garden Boundary Disputes

Thank you for clicking on today’s property surveying blogpost topic.  In this week’s addition of our property surveying blogpost, we are going to be talking about boundary disputes, and in particular, boundary disputes that exist within gardens. Boundary...

Stokemont’s Pre-Purchase Surveys

Stokemont’s Pre-Purchase Surveys

In this week’s Property Surveying blogpost, we are going to be discussing Pre-purchase Surveys. If you are in the process of purchasing a new flat or house, and would like to ensure that it is clear of any costly and significant repairs, then you will need to have an...

What is an Alterations Covenant?

What is an Alterations Covenant?

In today’s property surveying blogpost topic we are going to be taking a look at licence for alterations procedures.  Through today’s post we are going to be looking at exactly what an alterations covenant is, what it means and how we can understand which...

Asbestos in Property

Asbestos in Property

In this week’s Surveying Blog post we will be looking at Asbestos, where you can find Asbestos, the different types, the potentially fatal health issues it could cause and the historic use of the material. Asbestos, What is it? Asbestos is natural silicate rock...

Can I move my Boundary Fence?

Can I move my Boundary Fence?

In today’s property surveying blog post topic we are going to be talking about boundary surveying and in particular, if an owner is able to move the boundary fence that separates their garden from an adjoining property. This is by far one of the most common questions...

Neighbourly Boundary Line Disputes

Neighbourly Boundary Line Disputes

In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be taking a look at boundary surveying.  In particular, we are going to be looking at boundary disputes and the typical issues that can arise when these unfortunate events occur. Boundary disputes are...

Can I undertake Alterations Works to my Flat?

Can I undertake Alterations Works to my Flat?

In today’s property surveying blog post topic, we are going to be taking a look at License for Alterations procedures. In particular, we are going to be looking at whether a leaseholder has the legal right to undertake works to their property, also known as their...

Will I Get Licence For Alterations Permission?

Will I Get Licence For Alterations Permission?

In today’s Property Surveying blogpost, we are going to be taking a look at Licence for Alterations procedures. If you own a leasehold property, that is governed by a lease, with a freeholder in place, then in order to undertake any form of alterations to your...