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 »
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 »
It is important for surveyors to be accurate in their descriptions of building materials along with services and fittings within properties. To this end, it was noted recently that some composite slates look extremely similar to natural slates as can be seen on the Photograph. The first thing to notice is that all of the … Read More »
It has been quite evident that the practice of ‘down valuation’ or valuing a property below than expected and agreed price is increasing in the UK. Especially, London it is quite visible. As a result, home buyers face shortfall of mortgage that a double-sided effect. Firstly, they get loan approval for quite less amount than … Read More »
Are you still in the process of deciding whether buying your own home is indeed a wise move or not? Well, this article might help. We give you some of the great reasons you should really consider investing in your own house now.
Buying a home is one of the most important investments you can ever make in this lifetime. This is why it is just right that you choose the house wisely before even paying for it and you can do just that easily by hiring the services of a professional surveyor. Through our chartered surveying assistance, … Read More »
So you know all about building surveys and the process it should undergo. Every property is bound to have an above average surveying so as not misleading yourself to the false information given by vendors. But what if the property you’ve bought or wanting to buy is just part of a bigger complex? Flats and … Read More »
Surveying buildings may be a first priority in acquiring used properties. This is essential in realizing the value of the estate, if it’s still worth the purchase or not. Additionally, the surveying process is done for certain government compliance. Whatever the reason is, building surveys are meant to preserve safety for the all occupants. Many … Read More »