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 their heads together to come up with some freaky property facts (and useful advice) to celebrate one of the spookiest dates on the calendar.
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.
Networking pays off for ex estate agent starting a new career in Bristol
Local property professional Ross Wheeler has recently quit his position as an estate agent branch manager to embark on a new life as a surveyor, with the support of local building surveying firm Allcott Associates.
New survey report design unveiled
Allcott Associates has today released their new look survey report designs.
Classroom complete: what’s next for our budding valuation surveyors?
Last month, Allcott Associates’ trainee valuation surveyors successfully completed their classroom studies. Kerry tells us about what’s next for her on the road to becoming a fully-fledged AssocRICS valuation surveyor
On the Ladder: a couple buying a £300K first home in Oxfordshire
Welcome to our new series looking at real property moves. This month, first-time buyers Charlie and Bethany tell us about their purchase of a listed thatched country cottage in North Oxfordshire.
Help to Buy valuations required as UK Government extends mortgage terms
As of September 2019, Help to Buy homeowners in England will be able to take out mortgages over terms of up to 35 years. This is great news for existing Help to Buy users. These homeowners may now find it easier to remortgage, which in turn can help them avoid
3 Signs Of Bats In Your Property: What You Need to Watch Out For
Bats rarely cause problems and can coexist with homeowners without any problems, often going unnoticed. But if you are concerned about bats in your home, these are the signs you can look out for to identify whether bats are living in your property. Bats in the UK The UK
Mining and Property Subsidence – Does Your Home Sit on a Coalfield?
With nearly one third of UK properties sitting above coalfields, subsidence resulting from past mining activity can be a cause for concern. Ground movement resulting from unstable mines and tunnels can lead to insecure foundations, resulting in subsidence and costly repairs. With two-thirds of mines and mine entries not documented,
Wet Rot – Causes, Identification & Solution
What is Wet Rot? Wet rot is the natural decay of timber due to high moisture levels. It occurs in timber with a moisture content of around 30%-50%, in contrast to dry rot that occurs in timbers with a lower moisture content of around 20%. Wet rot is caused by