What Causes Moisture in Buildings?
One of the most common causes of moisture in buildings is penetrating dampness. It includes any damp which has penetrated the building; however, it also provides plumbing leaks. On one of our building surveys in Kingston, we saw the causes of penetrating dampness from a cavity wall (generally post the 1920s). Penetrating damp from outside... Read More →
Common Flat Roofs Construction Types & Issues
We often see flat roofs at our UK Kingston surveyors’ office, so we’ve written up a piece all about flat roofs and their construction. Flat roofs are often found on extensions and outbuildings; however, they can sometimes be found on flats and commercial buildings. In general, they tend to be less effective than pitch roofs... Read More →
New Property Management Laws Explained
At the Surrey Property Exchange meet, which Prinsegate Chartered Surveyors sponsor, we had the pleasure of meeting Peter Littlewood, from ‘iHowz,’ formerly known as ‘The Southern Landlord Association.’ Peter provided us with a refresher of the new laws that came in regarding landlords/tenants and a rundown on current government reviews, which could potentially translate into new laws... Read More →
Tenant Fee Ban & Rental Guide
This guide is for tenants and landlords in the private rented sector to understand their rights and responsibilities. It provides a checklist and more detailed information on each stage of the process, including: what to look out for before renting living in a rented home what happens at the end of a tenancy what to... Read More →