08 Jun Mining and Property Subsidence – Does Your Home Sit on a Coalfield?
With nearly one third of UK properties siting above coalfields, subsidence resulting from past mining activity can be a cause for concern. Ground movement resulting...
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21 May 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...
16 May Japanese Knotweed – Do You Know What to Look For?
Japanese knotweed has hit the headlines again this week. This time it’s good news – there are indications that mortgage companies are being overly cautious...
30 Apr Dry Rot – Causes, Identification & Solution
What is Dry Rot? Dry rot is a type of fungal timber decay known as Serpula Lacrymans. It occurs when wood becomes too wet with a...
19 Feb How To Negotiate House Price After A Property Survey
You should always have a property survey carried out by a professional chartered surveyor before purchasing a property. A survey assesses the property’s condition, highlights...
25 Jan 5 Ways To Make Your Home Safe From Fire
There are 50,000 house fires in UK homes every year in which around 500 people die and 11,000 are injured. House fires devastate properties and...
13 Dec Common Issues Uncovered by Property Surveys
This article will highlight some of the most common issues found on property surveys and the implications for homebuyers. We also outline the next steps...
15 Nov How To Prepare Your Home For A Property Survey
Before your property survey is carried out, there are a few things you can do to prepare your home that will protect your belongings and...
25 Oct What is a Specific Defect Survey?
What is a Specific Defect Survey? A specific defect survey, also known as a specific structural survey, is an inspection of a building’s particular structural problems....
19 Sep What To Do After A Negative Property Survey
Your property survey will provide you with peace of mind about the property’s condition or provide you with a bargaining chip to renegotiate the property’s...