Category “Property”
Want to Sell Your House? Give it a name!
If you have trouble selling your house, you should consider giving it a name rather than a number, according to a survey. The name “Rose Cottage”, “The Lodge” or “Woodlands” conjures up images of a rural idyll and property full of character, far more than if the same house merely had a street number, according … Read More »
What next for house prices?
What next for house Prices? Last week The Telegraph asked a panel of industry experts if they agreed confidence in the housing market had strengthened. RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn said, “I think that confidence has improved since the end of the year but it remains fragile and has a strong regional dimension. Our headline … Read More »
Free first-time buyers’ guide to block management
Buying a flat or apartment can be a lot more complicated than buying a house: who is responsible for communal areas? Is the building insured? What if something in the hall or stairwell gets broken? Residential development managing company Chainbow has just launched a free online guide for first-time buyers to answer all these questions. … Read More »
Rent increase rapidly across the UK
Rent increases rapidly across the UK Strong tenant demand and falling supply is pushing rental prices higher according to the latest RICS UK Residential Lettings Survey. Rents rose at a rapid pace in the three months to the end of January, as falling supply of rental properties and strong tenant demand continued to drive prices … Read More »
Identifying Asbestos Material
Identifying Asbestos How do you know if you have asbestos in your property? Asbestos Containing Material There are thousands of products that contain asbestos and these are referred to as being “asbestos containing materials” – and they come in all shapes and sizes. Asbestos has been used since the late 1800’s and the health problems … Read More »
Pitch Fibre Pipe Repairs
Pitch Fibre Pipe Repairs Compressible Pitch Fibre Pipes were fitted principally in properties built between 1950-1970 and are becoming an increasing problem as they fail through de-lamination, blistering and general collapse/pinching. Our research shows there are three principle methods of repair where no digging is required and is known as “No Dig Repair”. 1.) Reform … Read More »
Do You have a Private Water Supply?
What is a private water supply? A private water supply is one which is not provided by a water company. About 1% of the population in England and Wales do not have a public supply of mains water to their home and instead rely on a private water supply. Mostly, but not exclusively, these occur … Read More »
Beware – Flue Pipe Regulations – A Surveyors Story
Beware Flue Pipe Regulations This article was sent to us via The Independent Surveyors Association (ISA) and recalls an account from an Independent Surveyor. “It’s late on a January Friday afternoon, the volume of instructions is well down due to a combination of the prolonged cold snap and the wretched state of the national economy. … Read More »
Pitch Fibre Pipe Work – Ticking Time Bomb!
Pitch fibre Pipe Work A ticking time bomb! If you are ever in the company of a drainage contractor when he lifts a manhole cover and sees the jet black matt coating of a pitch fibre channel pipe staring up at him, you will see the corner of his mouth lift gently into a wry … Read More »
The Green Deal!
The Green Deal The Green Deal will enable householders to invest in energy efficiency improvements to their homes, at no upfront cost, that will pay for themselves through savings on their energy bills. The money to pay for the improvements will be borrowed from a Green Deal provider who will arrange for the measures … Read More »
-
Survey and Valuation -
Architectural Services
-
Professional Services
-
Other Services
