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Moving to Weybridge and in need of an experienced Surveyor?

www.weybridgesurveyors.co.uk

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Chris Hunt MRICS

“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”

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…for all your building survey and property requirements

Thousands of new homes on the cards, as Government announces new measures

surveyed_buildingThe Government aims to deliver thousands of new homes over the coming years with the help of a raft of new construction related announcements. The idea is to build on recent successes and the current seven-year high in construction output, in order to deliver more affordable homes and more construction jobs around the country and to sustain our G7 leading growth figures…
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Did you know that Keith Batten FRICS covers Merthyr Tydfil?

www.merthyrsurveyors.co.uk

Merthyr Tydfil was once the largest town in Wales, but is now ranked as the 15th largest urban area. It was also once occupied by Romans who built a fortress, whose ruins were found under the Merthyr Tydfil football pitch.Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil

If you’re moving to Merthyr Tydfil and are in need of some local property advice Keith Batten FRICS may be able to help you. He is a Chartered Surveyor specialising in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Ratings Appeals, Home Surveys and Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Keith Batten FRICS on

01685 470 471

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…for all your building survey and property requirements

Are you looking for a surveyor in Beccles?

www.becclessurveyors.co.uk

Beccles, Suffolk

Graham Shipp MRICS is a Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Beccles and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Graham Shipp MRICS on

01502 340 342

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www.propertysurveying.co.uk
…for all your building survey and property requirements

In case you missed it…..

Architect erects 6ft 5 inch fence around front garden to protect children, only to be told he must tear it down.
Architect erects 6ft 5 inch fence around front garden only to be told he must tear it down, even though he claims it is a vital defence to make his children feel safe…
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Landmark Court of Appeal ruling balances contrasting ‘aggregate’ and ‘sets’ approaches to service charges

Landmark Court of Appeal ruling balances contrasting ‘aggregate’ and ‘sets’ approaches to service charges, resulting in boon for landlords and tenants alike
Ref. Francis v Phillips (2014)
 Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 limits a landlord’s recovery of the cost of qualifying works from residential tenants by service charge to £250 per tenant. This case explored the term ‘qualifying works’, contrasting two methods of interpretation with widely different consequences to landlords and tenants alike…
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Redhill Surveyors

www.redhillsurveyors.co.uk

Redhill buildings

Redhill Surveyors specialise in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys and Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Redhill and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call us on

Tel: 0800 880 6264

Chris undertakes surveys and valuations on period and modern residential properties, including houses, bungalows and flats for property buyers.

Connecting you to Independent Chartered Surveyors
www.propertysurveying.co.uk
…for all your building survey and property requirements

In case you missed it…..

New £150m roundabout devastates resident in Clifton, Nottinghamshire as it renders her new £20,000 driveway useless
At least one resident has been left devastated by the construction of a new £150 million roundabout in Clifton, Nottinghamshire as it prevents her from ever using her £20,000 driveway…
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Tortious claims of conspiracy, interference with goods, negligence and misfeasance in public office settled in the High Court as unlawfully evicted tenant receives justice at last

Ref. AA v London Borough of Southwark [2014] EWHC 500 (QB)
 In this case, a tenant had been the legal occupant of a flat since 2001. He paid the rent predominantly from housing benefit, with the shortfall made up from his own funds and, throughout his tenancy the tenant had been in arrears, amounting to £2,353.26 at the time of eviction. In the action of processing his eviction, Southwark made a number of mistakes which ultimately resulted in unlawful eviction, unlawful destruction of goods and over a year of unwarranted homelessness…
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Neglect tenants at your peril – Landlord fined £30k after leaving tenants with no heat for four weeks

A rogue landlord has been fined more than £30,000 to reflect the serious “physical and mental hardship” endured by five tenants under his duty of care. The message laid down by Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court is clear; ignoring serious, reasonable pleas from your tenants will result in council intervention and a hefty bill…
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