As coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown rules ease in England, read more on how we can support your building survey journey.
The Government has changed some of the regulations put in place to deal with the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which means the property market has reopened in England*. The new guidelines aim to continue to protect public health but do allow buying and selling of property to resume. At Surveyor Local, our top priority at all […]
This article refers to a recent Home Buyers Survey. Got Christmas all wrapped up but still need to arrange one last thing when buying your new home? Surveyor Local makes it easy to sort out a building survey because we’re open across the festive period. Our team are standing by to help you choose the […]
Communities across the north of England have been badly affected by flood with severe warnings in place in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. More than 30 flood warnings are in place as the Environment Agency and rescue services work to reduce the risk of more flooding and keep communities safe. A month’s worth of rain […]
A building survey can often reveal unpalatable truths about a property we are keen on buying. But would you go ahead with a property purchase knowing there are issues with a home’s structure? According to new research, a third of us (32 percent) would do exactly that. Failed to take action Atom Bank quizzed people […]
More than 11,000 complaints have been made to Network Rail about the spread of Japanese knotweed since 2011. The company, which owns and runs the UK’s network of rail lines, have received more than 6,000 complaints that the invasive plant, non-native to the UK, is spreading on to private property from Network Rail sites. The […]
Anyone looking to buy a home from a keen DIY-er should beware. Research shows that fewer than half of us (43 percent) would employ a professional tradesperson to carry out maintenance on their home, while almost a third (29 percent) would try their hand at plumbing, a quarter (24 percent) would be keen to get […]
Commissioning a building survey when you are about to embark on a property purchase is definitely one of the soundest financial decisions a home buyer can make. That’s why you need the expertise of a chartered surveyor who is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to call upon. At Surveyor Local, […]
Specialist training is now available for chartered surveyors who want to improve their expertise in identifying the presence of Japanese knotweed and other invasive garden species. The Property Care Association (PCA), the trade body for the industry, has developed the training to help professionals deal with the garden invaders. Examining non-native species The one-day Invasive […]
Buying a new-build home and convinced you don’t need a building survey? Think again. A recent story reported by ITV News highlights the importance of having an independent chartered surveyor look over even the most modern of properties. New home a ‘House of Horrors’ A family who had bought a brand-new detached home in Loughborough, […]
A building survey is a must when you’re buying a property. But even the most rigorous of examinations may not always provide the answers a home buyer requires. A London homeowner is to receive £50,000 in compensation after a surveyor failed to spot that the garden of his new £1.2 million London flat had invasive […]
