Category “Property”

De-clutter Your House First If You Are Planning To Sell It In 2017

Wednesday, 15 February, 2017

Are you planning to move to some other place this year? Well, it is a great idea indeed if you have been living in this locality for quite some time. The world has changed tremendously in the recent past, and you also need a change.  The idea of getting relocated to some other part of … Read More »

An Expat Property Buyer In The UK? Here Is Every Bit of Information Vital For You

Wednesday, 25 January, 2017

In spite of property rates in London (and in the United Kingdom in general) higher than other countries, expats still find it lucrative. It is the reason; the demand didn’t drop in last decade. Though there has been a decline in the recent past due to socio-economic factors, experts feel that it will bounce back … Read More »

Welcome 2017 With Positive Hopes About The London Property Market

Wednesday, 18 January, 2017

As the year 2016 ends and people welcome the New Year with tremendous enthusiasm; isn’t it the right time to have a retrospective analysis of what did happen in the London property market last year? Look at the charts of the price ratio between the properties of London and out of London. The gap is … Read More »

look see’ CCTV drain scans

Tuesday, 10 January, 2017

We at Cockrams Surveying undertake ‘look see’ CCTV drain scans (where access permits) on our intermediate and full building surveys. We have always considered this is necessary on older properties as defective drains can wash out the ground and cause foundation movement. Blockages in drains can also expose occupants to significant health risks including rodents … Read More »

Want To Earn A Good Profit By Showcasing Your Property? Here Are Some Tips For The Festive Season!

Friday, 23 December, 2016

Are you a homeowner trying to extract the maximum profit by selling the property? If yes, then perhaps it is right time when you should be on the toes with a rampant marketing campaign. Yes, the delightful moments are approaching, and you must take benefit of it. Experts say that December and January are the … Read More »

What Should Come First, Mortgage Valuation Or Survey? Here Is The Answer!

Saturday, 10 December, 2016

In the challenging economies, it is really a stressful time when you buy a property. Yes, there is a joy of owning your ‘own’ home, apartment or farm house but at the same time it is the time when you need to be organized the most. There is always a mode of uncertainty and indecision … Read More »

Appoint A Surveyor And Rest Assured That You Are Buying The Right Property

Thursday, 24 November, 2016

You are determined to buy a home desperately from quite some time. So many properties you saw personally or online. So many people you have discussed the matter. Finally, the great day has arrived when you found a property matching to your expectations up to the largest extent. You like the structure and architecture, and … Read More »

US Presidential Elections: Impacts on the UK Economy

Thursday, 10 November, 2016

Well, the results of ‘much talked about’ US elections have been declared and Donald Trump would be the 45th President. Finally, it is the end of a high-voltage drama. As the dust would get settled in the coming days, analysts and experts will be in a better position of analyzing the impacts of it. Experts … Read More »

London Property Market, What Is The Latest Buzz?

Friday, 21 October, 2016

The year 2016 started with a big bang and the first two-quarters were amazing as far as London property market is concerned. However, the third quarter brought a big turmoil in the form of Brexit decision. Yes, property gurus expected the immediate shocks. However, as three months have passed already and there are still signs … Read More »

Should We Worry About The Foreign Investment In Real Estate London?

Wednesday, 19 October, 2016

By the time you finish reading this article about the foreign investment in the real estate market in London, somebody from China, Germany, or India would have bought a property in London. You will be amazed to know that local real estate market has been so much dominated by foreign investors that experts blame them … Read More »