High Level Inspections
Often it is not possible, within the boundaries of a building survey or other report, to inspect areas above 3 metres (the extent of a normal Surveyor’s ladder) and as such areas such as flat roof coverings are only inspected…
Help to Buy Valuations
There is a relatively new kid on the block, that is Help to Buy. This process occurs where a buyer, usually First Time Buyer, takes advantage of assistance when buying their new home. Such assistance is provided on the basis…
20 Top tips to being a better Landlord
Clean sweep Okay the tenant has left and the property looks clean enough WRONG! You never know what’s lurking behind that cupboard or crawling around in the carpet. You should always factor in giving the property a thorough clean when…
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Do I need Building Regulation Approval?
It’s worthwhile working on the assumption that Building Regulation approval is required, which is obtained via the Local Development Control Department within the relevant Local Authority, for most works that involve alteration of a service or structural part of the…
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Why extend my flat lease?
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LEASEHOLD & FREEHOLD In a nutshell, the freehold owner owns the land and building present on the site (ignoring any Crown rights or other mineral extraction rights say), and as such can without Local Authority/Govt.…
DO SOLAR PV PANELS INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME?
So you’re thinking of buying a house with solar PV already installed and wondered how much, if anything, they add to the price you will have to pay. In the article below we’ll consider some of the factors at work…
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Buy to let Investors – What is the future?
Thatched Cottage – Fire Safety Advice
As with any property, fire is an ever present risk. This is particularly so when talking about properties with thatch type roof coverings! The risk of a fire is is further exacerbated as the majority of thatched buildings are older…
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Guidance on Property Sales – Estate Agents Code of Practice?
Well the new Estate Agency Codes of practice are now live, i.e. those issued by the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team. The Estate Agents Act 1979 regulates estate agency work. Its purpose is to make sure that estate agents…
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What is Gazumping & how to avoid it
In high demand market conditions, such as those currently being experienced in parts of the UK, the demand for a particular property may be high and as such Vendors may be offered higher than the asking price and also buyers…
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