Buying a new property -v- period property – things to consider
OLDER HOUSES VERSUS NEW ONES Whether to buy an old or new property is often a lifestyle choice rather than anything else, although some…
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Are rewireable fuses illegal?
The above picture provides an example of 17th Edition Consumer Unit which is a similar type to that found in most modern properties. This…
5 Reasons to QUESTION the Estate Agent’s ‘Valuation’
Most people, in my experience, latch onto the marketing appraisal figure that the Estate Agent (i.e. the person trying to sell the property to…
What factors could affect the sale price of your property?
Have you every tried to sell your property and found it is difficult to even get purchasers in the door? This could be due…
Home Condition Reports – What’s the Point?
Some years ago, as part of the Home Information Pack (HIP) debacle, the Home Condition Report (HCR) was created. The intention, at that time,…
New Forest Verderer’s
So you want to live in the New Forest? Did you know that there is a group of people who’ve been in existence for…
What Type of Report Do I Need?
Having a survey carried out by an appropriately qualified person, such as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), should be…
Why use an independent Surveyor?
Having worked in many large organisations I have experienced the pressures of being task driven, i.e often having to complete 3 or more surveys…