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Whilst many individuals will consider a pre-purchase survey when they purchase a property, property surveys are not just for buyers. A Building Survey can provide invaluable guidance to existing homeowners in terms of the condition and defects apparent to their property and provide advice in terms of potential works or further action required.   It … Read More »

Cornwall boasts a vast variety of type and aged properties and buildings. From the old fisherman and miners cottages, churches and chapels to former and converted farm buildings. Wherever you go, Cornwall is steeped with historic building heritage. As a result, many properties and buildings are Listed as having historical importance which comes with various … Read More »

Woodboring insect attack is just one of the common defects that our surveyors look for as part oftheir survey inspections. Woodboring insect attack relates to attack of timbers by insects, mainlybeetles of which the larvae after hatching from eggs submerge themselves in the wood for a periodof time before eating and tunnelling themselves back to … Read More »

  Many purchasers may question whether a survey is needed at all when buying a property. There is also a common misconception that if you are having a mortgage on your property and your mortgage lender approves the mortgage following their valuation and visit to the property, that the property must be in good order … Read More »

Many purchasers may not be aware of the term ‘mundic’, particularly if purchasers are not local to Cornwall and Devon, however, mundic is a local issue to Cornwall and some parts of Devon and may be relevant depending on the type/construction and age of the property you are buying. So, what is ‘mundic’? (The short … Read More »

A Schedule of Dilapidations is a schedule of works and items required to be carried out by the tenant of a property in order to meet their obligations under the agreed lease. A Schedule of Dilapidations is usually engaged by a Landlord either towards/at the end of a lease or sometimes, can be carried out … Read More »

Penetrating damp, rising damp and condensation are all unwanted and yet can be common defects that affect properties, requiring repair and remediation. Left untreated or unrectified, dampness and condensation can lead to serious (and costly) damage. Damp and condensation issues can in some instances lead to: Affecting the structural members of buildings and causing issues … Read More »

Are you purchasing a property and not sure what type of survey you require or the difference between them? It is always useful as a purchaser to understand the differences before committing to a property survey but also noting that your chosen firm of surveyors/surveyor should guide you based on their knowledge and experience as … Read More »

2022 has seen a huge crisis in relation to the cost of energy to consumers. That coupled with recent changes in legislation in respect of energy efficiency requirements of rental properties being required to meet a minimum EPC Rating of C or above as of 2025, has left millions of residential homeowners and landlords thinking … Read More »