Property Market Legislation Changes 2019
In the past few years many changes to the legislation pertaining to the property industry have come in force and have in many ways affected the UK property market. Some affected renters, others affected landlords, but in the grand scheme of things some of them affect every side of the dice. I am going to... Read More →
Why Hire A Project Manager
As you may already know our main business is surveying in London, Surrey and Kingston. We specialize in residential and commercial surveys and carry out multiple surveys per week to enable our clients to decide whether to proceed with the purchase of a property or not. Anticipating Costs Our clients make a decision based on... Read More →
A guide to property investment
When it comes to investing, real estate has always been the most secure and lucrative way of doing it. And this holds true, especially in today’s modern times. Since the financial crisis of 2008, real estate has proven to be one of the very few consistent value holders. For comparison, other such investments were precious... Read More →
Millennial Homebuyers
34% of property purchases were made by millennial homebuyers last year.
Surrey property: Ways to get up the property ladder
Property is one of the best investments you can go for, and we give Surrey residents some specific advice. From Help to Buy to shared ownership, we explore the various options home buyers may take to climb their way up the Surrey property ladder. Help to Buy: Equity Loan This an extremely popular government scheme to... Read More →
What is a EPC and MEES? | Building surveys London
What are Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)? An EPC is a certificate which rates how energy efficient a house or building is. By law, all buildings that are sold, rented or leased must have an EPC which will last for 10 years before it has to be renewed. It will tell you roughly how expensive a... Read More →
How to negotiate a house price down after a survey
In this post, we cover everything you need to know about how to negotiate a house price down after a survey. Even if you’ve already agreed on a price, homebuyers can renegotiate as a house purchase is Subject to Contract (which can change at any time). So, after a surveyor has completed a survey, you... Read More →
What is a homebuyer’s report?
A RICS HomeBuyer Report, or a homebuyer’s report, is a survey recommended for home buyers in the UK. In March 2010, it replaced the Home Buyer Survey and Valuation. Why do I need a homebuyer’s report? A homebuyer’s report helps home buyers make an informed decision regarding their house search. The report will identify potential... Read More →
RICS Building Survey: Why it’s essential for home-buyers
Most of the time mortgage lenders will request a Building Survey report for insurance purposes. This is mainly to ascertain major defects that would not be covered in their insurance policy for the property. Moving into a new home can be an extremely stressful period in a person’s life, and with current values in the... Read More →
What to look out for if you’re buying an old house
Whether you’re a fan of traditional architecture and design or you want to buy a fixer-upper in order to put it back on the market, old homes bring numerous challenges that you should be aware of. Not only can certain problems cost you a fortune to fix, but they can also endanger your health and... Read More →