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The Legend of Rising Damp: Comedy, Chemistry, and Common Sense The “Leonard Rossiter” Effect
For those of a certain vintage, Rising Damp was a classic 1970s comedy. But in the world of property maintenance, the title has become something of an urban...
The “Look Before You Leap” Damp Checklist
Before you call a damp-proofing contractor, grab a pair of binoculars and a sturdy pair of shoes. Most "rising damp" is actually "falling" or "sideways"...
Buying a home? Don’t let the survey scare you off
That’s the whole point of it. It’s there to help you buy with your eyes open, not to talk you out of a good house. If you’re buying a brand‑new house, the...
House Buyers Must Read: Quality Property Surveys are Worth the Investment
Our biggest financial risk and commitment is buying a home. This has never been truer than in recent years with the average UK home costing almost £300,000....
Divorce-selling and Valuation of the Marital Home – Our Sensible Tips
Divorce is a difficult time for all those directly involved and selling a house or family home can be upsetting. Our advice should help make the process flow...
Builders
Builders Many a time our telephone will ring and the conversation goes like this: “I have had a builder round…” and we instinctively know what is coming after...
Planning consultants save you time and money
"Planning consultants can offer a wide range of advice and act on all matters concerned with planning, development and environmental issues relating to a...
Buying a Bungalow? Here’s why you need a survey to protect your investment
The History of BungalowsThe word Bungalow come from Bangla, the Hindi or Mahratti term meaning "of or belonging to Bengal", as in Bangladesh (East Bengal) and...
Commercial Property
Commercial property and the future success of your business Property is generally one of the largest assets on a firm’s balance sheet. It is as important to...
Moving House
Jon Charters-Reid, industry expert on buying and selling property and author of How to be a Smarter House Buyer demonstrates why you should use a local...