Category “Buildings”
Survey on a semi-detached bungalow
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 »
The use of cob and stone in traditional properties and external insulation
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 »
Inspection of an exposed coastal property
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 »
Have You Picked Up the Right Surveyor?
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 »
Premium Properties of South and North Coasts of Cornwall are the Hot Spots Today
When people think about places that have transformed unbelievably in the past two decades, Southern coast of Cornwall is amongst the top. Nobody had ever imagined that it would take such a dramatic twist. A place with mediocre public facilities and infrastructure in the last decade of the 20th century where unemployment rates were as … Read More »
The Viewer Is Critically Important To Make Property Deal Fast And Smooth
As an ambitious seller, you always expect a lucrative price for your property. You think that hiring an expert estate agent is the secret of success. However, you should always remember that the agent evaluates your property, but the prime responsibility lies on the shoulders of the viewer. He shows it to the potential buyers on behalf of the agent and you.
First- time Buyers? The Article Would Help You Surely
Quite excited about the new budget declarations and relaxations about bank loans and mortgage? Want to buy the dream house in the coming financial year? It’s a great thought indeed. However, you have to be quite skeptical and cautious if you are a “first-time buyer”. The pathway of owning property has several pitfalls and potholes.
How to Get Most Advantage From a Real Estate Website?
In the modern technical era, almost each one of us possesses some or the other digital device. They have become part and partial of our life and due to easy availability of the Internet, it becomes incredibly easy to get information about anything, including the best properties around. That is the reason a majority of … Read More »
Homebuyer Survey Is An Essential Aspect Of A Property Deal In The UK
A surveyor is the person who can tell exact situation about a property so that buyers can make a right decision. If the surveyor’s report comes negative, then they may rethink about it. In case, there are a few shortcomings, then they can bargain for discounted price. Hence, it is important to get the survey … Read More »
Is ‘Forever Home’ A Myth?
There are quite a few people who search for a property that they consider a ‘forever home’ where they will live for their lifetime or at least settle there after retirement. Many people consider it a dream situation keeping the current job situation in consideration. However, a few people go for it from a long-term … Read More »
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