07 Jan On the Ladder: sealed bids and strong competition in central Bristol
On the Ladder is our blog series that looks at at real-life property moves. Kicking off 2020, we hear from a couple who, despite having...
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17 Dec Drainage Solutions to Keep Your Home Dry
Damp is a common problem for many homeowners. It can be costly to fix and to repair the cosmetic damage caused. Not only that, but...
05 Dec Getting festive with Forbes: Tim Allcott talks Christmas party plans
Christmas party season is nearly upon us. Nevertheless, getting everyone into the festive spirit can be tricky for companies like ours that have remote workers...
03 Dec Help to Buy valuations: working like a dog!
It can be lonely when you're out on the road all day. Happily, one of our valuations surveyors, Kerry, has found an ideal solution. Since...
28 Nov Preparing your home for winter: maintenance tips for cold weather
Avoid frozen pipes and mould growth by following our winter checklist. Find out how to get your home ready for the cold weather. What temperature...
26 Nov High-level inspection finds “swimming pool” where flat roof used to be
It might have been wet recently, but flat roofs should not look like this. ...
19 Nov The new RICS Home Survey Standard: what it means for anyone getting a survey
Yesterday, the RICS published new rules and guidance on home surveys, which will come into effect in June next year. Known as the RICS Home...
11 Nov On the Ladder: young professionals find their forever home in Holmfirth
Welcome to our new series looking at real property moves. This month, a couple of young professionals from West Yorkshire describe their step up the ladder...
28 Oct Paranormal property: freaky facts to celebrate Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, our thoughts have turned to haunted houses, pesky poltergeists and ghostly goings on. Allcott Associates’ chartered surveyors have put...
24 Oct Ain’t no mountain high enough
Stuart Scoffin MICS has been following in the footsteps of James Herriot, going above and beyond to survey farmhouses across West Yorkshire and Lancashire....