Category “Property”
As RICS Chartered Surveyors in Cornwall – what services do we offer?
As an RICS regulated firm, our Surveyors, Valuers and team have a wealth of experience and are able to offer a variety of different services for property purchasers, homeowners, private and commercial clients. These include: · RICS Level 2 Home Surveys for residential properties (previously known as a HomeBuyers Survey) · RICS Level 3 Home … Read More »
Radon Gas – a consideration when buying a property in Cornwall
Radon is a colourless and odourless radioactive gas which affects many parts of the UK and stems from earth materials such as rocks and soil. Cornwall is an area which overall, is one of the most affected by radon gas in the UK and in many areas, the maximum radon potential is greater than 30%. … Read More »
Why your surveyor may recommend a RICS Level 3 Home Survey on your property purchase in Cornwall
Purchasing a property is an expensive and quite commonly, stressful life event. Costs soon mount up between the cost of the purchase of the property, professional fees, mortgage fees, moving costs amongst a long list of expenses and therefore, many purchasers may feel they the costs of a survey are unnecessary. We’ll save our … Read More »
Design, Planning, Listed Building and Building Regulations applications in Cornwall
If you are considering carrying out works to your property, it is important to consider what permissions/approvals are needed and to obtain such prior to commencing works. After all, local authorities do have the power to provide enforcement for works carried out without the required permissions which is not a situation many homeowners wish to … Read More »
Grade II Listed and other Historic Buildings in Cornwall
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
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 »
Measured Surveys and Existing Drawings – Cockrams Surveyors in Cornwall
A measured survey, as indicated by the name, is a survey and measurements taken of an existing building/structure or land to provide accurate existing ‘to scale’ drawings which usually include existing floor plans and elevation drawings but can also include roof plans, section drawings and other construction detail drawings depending on the client’s requirements, the … Read More »
RICS Red Book Valuations – Property prices in Cornwall
What is a Red Book Valuation? The Red Book Global Standards is a publication issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and details requirements and practices for RICS members to follow when carrying out valuations. The latest version of the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (‘Red Book Global Standards’) became effective from January … Read More »
What is a Snagging List and how does this differ from a pre-purchase survey?
A snagging list is considered by many when purchasing a new-build property. There is sometimes confusion as to how a snagging list differs to a pre-purchase survey and the benefits of a snagging list versus a pre-purchase survey. A snagging list typically relates to unfinished works or defects associated with new-build properties and provides a … Read More »
The Help to Buy equity loan scheme – are you looking to buy your first home in Cornwall?
The Help to Buy equity loan scheme is an affordable home ownership scheme set up by the Government. This scheme was previously an option for many buyers but is now only offered to first-time buyers who have not previously owned a property or land in the UK or abroad. The scheme, administered by Target HCA, … Read More »
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