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If you are thinking of making home improvements to your property, the issue of planning permission may weigh heavily on your mind. But did you know that, in many cases,…

If you are in the process of buying your next home, you know how long and arduous the journey can be. Once your offer price has been accepted and solicitors…

If you are the owner of a leasehold property and the number of years remaining on the lease is approaching 90 years, you may want to think about a lease…

Do you own a leasehold property, typically a flat or maisonette? The number of years left to run on the lease are a key component of the property’s market value,…

Are you looking to buy a flat, either for your use as a home or as a buy-to-let investment? Flats including apartments and maisonettes are generally sold on a leasehold…

The property transaction won’t become legally binding until contracts are exchanged, and before that happens, we urge you to commission an independent home survey. With one of our experienced building…

Subsidence is one of those fearful words that no homebuyer wants to hear. But what exactly does it mean for the property, and what can you do about it? At…

Property surveying is a complex technical discipline with information that is often hard to comprehend unless you are a Chartered Surveyor yourself. Little wonder, then, that there are many myths…

Buying a home is a big investment, probably one of the biggest in your life. Being a freeholder means you own the building and the plot of land it stands…

Buying your next home can be an exciting journey, but resist the temptation to fall in love with your dream home. Properties presented for sale may not be what they…

Thinking of buying a residential property? Whether you are a first-time buyer or a long-term property owner, consulting with a professional surveyor to obtain a home survey before you sign…

Knightsbridge in London is well known around the world as one of the most expensive places to live in Britain but it is so much more than this. There is…