Defect 5 – Wet Rot
In part one, we covered Condensation, part two was Water Ingress, part three was Rising Damp, last month was Dry Rot and this month it is Wet Rot.
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Tag: property advice
Is your Carbon Monoxide Detector Dangerous ?
Following a Which? report two types of carbon monoxide alarms have been removed from sale by both e-Bay and Amazon. (The detector pictured is NOT one of them.)
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A surveyor’s view on adding value to your home
For as long as you are simply living in the property without thought of the next stage, its value won’t be your highest concern. But when it comes to selling up, you will be pleased that you put some forethought into achieving the best possible value early.
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July is Property Scams Awareness Month
There has been a worrying increase in the volume and variety of scams which are out to remove money from unsuspecting people. However, there is a property scam which can happen to you without you being aware of it!
The Property Market Monthly Fact File – July 2016
The property market fact file is a collection of data compiled each month by our Chartered Surveyors and the propertysurveying.co.uk team; collating survey data, statistics, trends and information from the property market. This aims to provide a single place where anyone with an interest in UK property can find the information they need.
Rise in government schemes helping first time buyers get on the property ladder
Recently soaring house prices have made it increasingly difficult for first time buyers to buy a property of their own, but the Government is taking action – here’s how…
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Looking for a Property Surveyor in Cheam?
Building and Property Surveyors Cheam
Do you need a local independent Chartered Surveyor in Cheam or the surrounding area? We can assist, including being able to provide a structural survey, major defects report, single fault assessment, rebuilding / reinstatement valuation, building survey, property valuation, homebuyers report, property acquisition advice, or other property assistance.
Chris Hunt MRICS
Chartered Surveyor
0203 390 3203
or Freephone on 0800 880 6264
“My surveying experience extends from a solid core of survey reports, like the HomeBuyers Survey and the House Purchase Survey, to a wide range of residential and commercial expert surveys, valuations and reports. I can highlight any and all issues and defects at your potential property purchase or your current home, making sure you have all the information you need to proceed.
“If you are buying a property, you could save thousands in unexpected remedial works by instructing us to carry out a property survey on your behalf. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call”
Chris will deal with you directly, giving free, impartial advice on choosing the service that’s best for you. Our fees are all inclusive, so time you need to discuss the building, structure and defects after the report is free. There are no hidden costs.
Find out more about our experienced local Chartered Surveyor / Director here.
Are you searching for a Property Surveyor in Torquay?
www.torquaysurveyors.co.uk
Building and Property Surveyor Torquay
Are you buying a new house or commercial property? Do you need a building survey, structural survey, single fault assessment, rebuilding / reinstatement valuation, homebuyers report, party wall or property advice from a Chartered Building Surveyor in Torquay or the surrounding South Devon area?
“All buildings, properties and houses have defects. Instructing us to undertake a Full Building Survey, House Purchase Survey Report or Homebuyer (Home Buyer) Survey will give you or your vendor peace of mind.” – Lee Gallon MRICS
Please telephone Lee Gallon MRICS and the team to discuss your building survey or other property requirements. We are a chartered surveyors practice covering Torquay, Babbacombe, Marldon and the surrounding area, helping clients with both residential survey and commercial property issues.
01803 423 803
or Freephone on 0800 880 6264
Connecting you to Independent Chartered Surveyors
www.propertysurveying.co.uk
…for all your building survey and property requirements
Could the invasion of the Super Rat threaten your home?
Hardly a week goes by without rats featuring in the news – restaurants being closed down, infested homes being evacuated etc. Recent weeks have been no exception and so called ‘Super Rats’ are now plaguing towns across the UK. Could your house be next?…
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Do you live in Pembroke and are not sure whether you need a Party Wall Survey?
www.pembrokesurveyors.co.uk
What is Party Wall Work?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 introduced a procedure for resolving disputes between owners of neighbouring properties, arising as a result of one owner’s intention to carry out works which would affect the party wall, involve the construction of a party wall or boundary wall at (or adjacent to) the line of junction between the two properties or excavation within certain distances of a neighbour’s structure and to a lower depth than its foundations.
In order to settle such disputes, the surveyor (agreed Surveyor where both parties concur in one person) or surveyors (where each party appoints their own surveyor) will resolve the dispute by making an Award, which is legally binding on both parties.
Please telephone Keith Batten FRICS and the team to discuss your survey requirements. He is a chartered surveyor covering Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Angle and the surrounding area, helping clients with both residential survey and commercial property issues.
029 2193 2193
or Freephone on 0800 880 6264
Connecting you to Independent Chartered Surveyors
www.propertysurveying.co.uk
…for all your building survey and property requirements