Tourists have been taking pictures of gardens, houses and have been knocking on the locals’ doors to take ‘selfies’ with them. Some tourists have sat on benches in people’s gardens whilst eating their packed lunches.
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NEW SERIES: 10 defects that could be hiding in your home – a surveyor’s view
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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A surveyor’s guide to home maintenance – Ground Level build-up
The walls of a property are the barrier which keeps the elements, and particularly water, from reaching the internal environment. In order to fulfil that function effectively, they need to be clear of soil and ground level build up.
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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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NHS Houses
How are hospitals going to function if the workers couldn’t afford to live locally, especially in such a thriving city such as London?
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The Property Market Monthly Fact File – June 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.
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NEW SERIES: 10 defects that could be hiding in your home – a surveyor’s view
Defect 1 – Condensation
In the first of our new ten article series, we kick things off with one of the most common defects around – found in almost every home in the country to a varying degree – condensation.
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In case you missed it – Britain’s most energy-efficient home?
Architect Colin Usher has won the 2015 Buildings and Energy Efficiency Awards for designing a house that costs just £15 a year to run…
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How to decorate your home this Christmas; whether it’s Downton Decor, Tudor Trimmings or Sixties-style
Whether you’re into mistletoe, paper chains or bright florescent lights, here is 400 years of English Christmas Decorations to influence your Christmas decor this year…
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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.