Spray foam insulation has gained popularity in the UK for its effectiveness in providing thermal insulation and reducing energy bills. However, the installation of spray foam insulation can come with several problems that property owners should be aware of. This…
Summary of Compliance Requirements for UK Estate Agents This document provides a very brief summarized outline of the main compliance requirements for UK estate agents, as detailed in the ‘Material Information in Property Listings (Sales) v1.0’. The requirements are now…
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BRIEF HISTORY The New Forest has existed many centuries, being declared a Royal Forest in about 1079, following the Norman Conquest of England. The forest was created at the expense of over 20 smaller hamlets and hence it became known…
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Firstly thanks for considering Castle Surveyors Limited to assist you at this important time, rest assured you’re in safe and very experienced hands. In this short post I’ll outline the process when instructing a Chartered Surveyor to help you in…
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HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME – IN POOR MARKET CONDITIONS Declining Markets can affect property sales Online searches related to home selling have dramatically increased this year (2023), with Google estimating an increase of 13,000%. This reflects the challenges many…
Moving home is complicated and there’s lots of things to consider, budget for and plan ahead. In this section I’ve provided some useful tools that you may find helpful for guidance. These tools should be used for information purposes only…
Introduction Moving homes is often cited as one of the most stressful life events. The multitude of tasks and details can be overwhelming, to say the least. However, the good news is that effective planning can make the process considerably…
As you may be aware, there are plans for large scale development in the Roeshott Hill Area of Christchurch. Whilst development in an area is required for growth, it can also have an adverse impact upon an area if not…
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HOW TO MANAGE A BUYER REDUCING THEIR OFFER PRICE – GAZUNDERING Gazundering is a term used in the UK property market to describe a situation where a buyer lowers their offer on a property after previously agreeing on a higher…
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Trees, along with some plants, have the potential to cause damage to buildings and/or services such as drains/pipes/cables/etc… This can happen in a number of ways: Roots: The roots of trees can grow and spread, causing damage to building foundations,…
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