The chances are that at some point you will find yourself in a situation where a valuation is needed to move forward with your property plans.
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 to offer over the odds to win a sealed bid in the competitive Bristol market, managed to save £20,000 after getting a survey on their first home together
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 having a damp problem can also devalue your home and put off potential buyers or renters. There are steps you can take to prevent damp, or to minimise the impact if damp has already occurred.
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 should you house be? How should you insulate? What can you do to prevent damage?
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 from a small semi near Wakefield to their forever home: a large detached property near Huddersfield
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.
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.
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,
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
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
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