by John Wade | Jun 24, 2016 | Residential, Survey & Valuation
In my last blog post, I listed nine potentially serious defects to look out for in your new property. Here I’ve increased my list to eighteen! 10. Chimney Breasts When chimney breasts are removed then the remaining section of chimney breast above needs to be...
by John Wade | Mar 9, 2016 | Residential, Survey & Valuation
In my last blog post I highlighted checks you can make before having a survey. In this post I look at some of the more common property defects we encounter as surveyors. Why not add them to your house viewing checklist so you don’t get any nasty surprises? 1....
by John Wade | Oct 6, 2015 | Survey & Valuation
If you’re buying a new property one of your first tasks will be to arrange a survey. However, before you bring in your chosen surveyor, there are some basic checks that you can carry out yourself, whether you intend to get a full Building Survey (previously...
by William Grumitt | Jul 28, 2015 | Survey & Valuation
So you’ve decided to buy a property – congratulations! If you’re buying a residential property it might be as a Buy To Let, to move up or down the property ladder, or it could be your first home. If you run a business you might be thinking of investing in...