In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be taking a look at pre-purchase surveys, in particular the distinctions and differences between an RICS Homebuyer Report and a Full Building Survey. One of the most common questions we are asked by...
RICS HomeBuyer Report Vs Full Building Survey
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be discussing building surveying and in particular pre-purchase surveys. If you are purchasing a property and would like to have a full understanding of the condition and defects of that property in...
Property Damp Strikes Again! (Part 2)
In this week’s two part property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at damp, the cause of it and how to quickly spot it before it ruins your property appearance, value, performance and even possibly you or your family’s health. This is the second part of...
Property Damp Strikes Again! (Part 1)
In this week’s two part property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at damp, the cause of it and how to quickly spot it before it ruins your property appearance, value, performance and even possibly you or your family’s health. There are four main common...
What is Wood Worm?
Thank you for clicking on today’s property surveying blog post. Today we are going to delving into building surveying and will be looking at wood worm, the cause of it, and how to quickly spot it before it eats away your property structure! So, what is Wood Worm?...
What are RICS HomeBuyer Reports?
Thank you for clicking on today’s blog post topic. Today we will be looking at Building Surveying through the lens of pre purchase surveys! A RICS HomeBuyer Report ensures that you are fully aware of all the issues and defects present within a property that you are...
Bridged Damp-Proof Courses
In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing building surveying, and in particular, the bridging of a damp-proof course, also referred to as a DPC. This is one of the most common property defects that our surveyors see here at Stokemont,...
The Importance of a Building Survey
When it comes to purchasing a brand-new property for the very first time, there are a handful of different things that you need to think about. For example, purchasing a building survey as a recommended course of action for any builder or buyer, regardless of their...
Check Your Gutters
In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing general building surveying, and in particular, the importance of a property owner checking their gutters regularly to ensure that they are in full working order, and working to the best of...
Pesky Pests
In this week’s property surveying blogpost we are going to be discussing pests, and in particular, how big of an issue they are to your pre-purchase survey. If you are planning on purchasing a property, you will no doubt have made enquiries as to the pre-purchase...