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Is budget a constraint for you to dream a fantastic new house? Do you think it is not possible for you to accept loans or save huge money? If yes, then shared ownership is a better solution. It is a route that gains increasing popularity throughout the UK. Ask about to any of the affordable … Read More »

The real estate market in the UK is not unaffected by the global aspects. Experts feel that though the 2017 shows a promising start, there could be several ups and downs in the coming months depending on the overall market trends in the US and worldwide. Interested in knowing the top ten aspects? Here are … Read More »

There is a big noise about the Housing White Paper released by the government recently.  Well, everybody has a different interpretation of it which leads to utter confusion.  While the government claims that the release announces reforms for planning, development and construction policy per se, property owners and brokers don’t think on the similar lines. … Read More »

Are you planning to move to some other place this year? Well, it is a great idea indeed if you have been living in this locality for quite some time. The world has changed tremendously in the recent past, and you also need a change.  The idea of getting relocated to some other part of … Read More »

In spite of property rates in London (and in the United Kingdom in general) higher than other countries, expats still find it lucrative. It is the reason; the demand didn’t drop in last decade. Though there has been a decline in the recent past due to socio-economic factors, experts feel that it will bounce back … Read More »

Colin Cockram recently undertook a survey on a detached former farm house tucked away in a rural location between Newquay and Chiverton Cross. When inspecting the rear left bedroom it was noted that there was very significant penetrating dampness evident between the junction of the ceilings and walls part of which is formed in a … Read More »

As the year 2016 ends and people welcome the New Year with tremendous enthusiasm; isn’t it the right time to have a retrospective analysis of what did happen in the London property market last year? Look at the charts of the price ratio between the properties of London and out of London. The gap is … Read More »

Cockrams Surveying Ltd recently undertook a survey in Falmouth. The property is likely to have been constructed around 1890 which most likely included a single storey solid brick and stone scullery to the rear. This was extended to the side in the 1950s or 1960s and most likely under government grant assistance that was available … Read More »

Cockrams Surveying Ltd recently undertook a survey on a semi-detached bungalow within Truro city. This was a probate sale and our instructions were to undertake an RICS Homebuyers Survey and Valuation. This property had a double pitched and hipped roof all covered with interlocking double Roman style concrete tiles over a cut timber rafter and … Read More »

We at Cockrams Surveying undertake ‘look see’ CCTV drain scans (where access permits) on our intermediate and full building surveys. We have always considered this is necessary on older properties as defective drains can wash out the ground and cause foundation movement. Blockages in drains can also expose occupants to significant health risks including rodents … Read More »