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You are determined to buy a home desperately from quite some time. So many properties you saw personally or online. So many people you have discussed the matter. Finally, the great day has arrived when you found a property matching to your expectations up to the largest extent. You like the structure and architecture, and … Read More »

Well, the results of ‘much talked about’ US elections have been declared and Donald Trump would be the 45th President. Finally, it is the end of a high-voltage drama. As the dust would get settled in the coming days, analysts and experts will be in a better position of analyzing the impacts of it. Experts … Read More »

Before you deep dive into the need of arranging a snagging survey, let’s understand what is snagging survey all about? According to survey experts, it is designed to identify the possibility of immediate problems in the new-build home of yours. When you assign the task to a specialist surveyor, expect their team anytime to check … Read More »

The year 2016 started with a big bang and the first two-quarters were amazing as far as London property market is concerned. However, the third quarter brought a big turmoil in the form of Brexit decision. Yes, property gurus expected the immediate shocks. However, as three months have passed already and there are still signs … Read More »

By the time you finish reading this article about the foreign investment in the real estate market in London, somebody from China, Germany, or India would have bought a property in London. You will be amazed to know that local real estate market has been so much dominated by foreign investors that experts blame them … Read More »

Typically in Cornwall, very old properties are constructed of stone on the ground floor with cob on the first floor. This was probably due to the weight of lifting stone to the upper elevations but may also have been due to materials being readily available and costs of transportation. These materials have stood the test … Read More »

A very exposed coastal property was inspected by Colin Cockram last week that had a series of mono-pitched roofs. The roof slopes were measured and were found to have a pitch of around 16 degrees. The tiles were also checked and it is estimated that there was a 100mm headlap. The type of tile was … Read More »

There were numerous speculations about London property market before Brexit. Many people thought that the city would lose the image of being the “hot spot for property investment” if London decides to move out of EU. Three months have passed after Brexit but still the city doesn’t lose the charm. Experts feel that there will … Read More »

If you think that the criticality of the property surveyor is limited to the basic mortgage survey only, then you are mistaken for sure. Still, a large percentage of buyers remain restricted to society mortgage valuation surveyor. Only a few choose a homebuyer survey (or a complete building survey for that matter. Many people wonder … Read More »

Measured building surveys are carried out for verification and record purpose. They are also used for calculating the area and identifying gaps between the original plan and actual construction, and also to measure floor plans, elevations, sections, etc. Architects, surveyors, and builders appoint expert agencies to carry out the work effectively and efficiently. With a … Read More »