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On a recent inspection on a property in Cornwall, our surveyor, having been instructed to undertake a Building Survey could not believe what they were seeing.  Inspecting the windows and checking seals for blown double glazing units the surveyor identified that the seals had deteriorated and double-glazed units had failed. This being a potentially large … Read More »

If there is an area big enough to crawl through, we will, as far as we possibly can. Whether these are sub-floor voids or small roof spaces, we have the flexibility both physically and with the equipment available to us to view difficult to see places. Colin Cockram, one of our director’s got a little … Read More »

Well, Brexit is the buzzword. Everyone seems busy thinking about it. And it is quite natural. It is a big-ticket item that can put a multifaceted impact on our life. What could be its implication on the property market in general? Will places like Cornwall which is not only tourism heaven, but a vibrant property … Read More »

The landscape, the see, and the laid-back
life of Cornwall make it the perfect place to “live” the life in a real sense.
The high-streets of Cornwall are packed
with not just tourists, but aspirants who wish to buy a property there as the
‘second home’.

The property you purchase in Cornwall is for personal consumption. However, you will be interested to sell it after a few years when it becomes redundant.

It makes places such as Cornwall the best choice to settle down. Property experts say that investing in a renewal property in Cornwall could be a perfect investment alternative.

Well, whenever you want to buy a property in Cornwall (or anywhere in the UK for that matter), you need to assess the value and condition of the property first.

Our ‘look see’ drainage scan proves its worth time and time again. Depending on the drainage channels their length and condition, defects below ground could be costly. A ‘look see’ drainage scan provides you as a potential purchaser, an eyes wide open perspective of the property. We have recently identified a series of defects to … Read More »

The trend of having share ownership accommodation has been quite popular nowadays. People don’t want to pay the recurring amount on rent but don’t want to spend the heavy price for property either.

Magnificent landscapes at every turn, wide and clean beaches and mesmerizing coastline, wooded creeks, and wild moorlands, and fishing villages; what a terrific place Cornwall is!