What Can a New Homeowner Claim on their Taxes?
Managing your portfolio to pay your taxes is not easy. Understanding taxes sometimes feels like it requires the translation of an ancient tome and some miracles thrown in for good measure. If you buy, own, sell or inherit a property in the UK, there are seemingly endless volumes of tax facts you should know. As […]
Help! What’s Covered Under Home Insurance?
The most expensive purchase you’ll likely ever make is buying a home. Home insurance gives you peace of mind that if something goes wrong, you’ll be able to fix or replace it. However, it’s essential to understand what your policy will and will not cover. There are two types of home insurance to consider: Buildings […]
Top 5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Property
Owning a home comes with a ton of responsibility. That’s why it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with everything on the property so that you can stay on top of essential maintenance and upkeep. When you own a home, it seems like there’s always some expense coming up. Whether it’s a required plumbing repair […]
When Would Party Wall Disputes Go to a Magistrates Court?
Party Wall Surveyors often talk about Magistrates and Magistrates Courts. There is sometimes confusion as to what a Magistrate is. Kingston Surveyors have been asked how this differs from the role of the Judge? In this article, we will look at what a Magistrate is. We will also see how this plays a position with […]
Rights of Access for a Building Surveyor Professional
For matters connected with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you will need to know certain information. You will need to be guided on these matters by experts. The Building Surveyor professionals are here to help you. Party wall matters can be very complicated, and you must understand your rights. You will also need to be aware […]
What to Do if Your Home Valuation is Less Than an Offer?
Most residential purchases rely on mortgage finance, and therefore a lender’s valuation is usually required to establish that the price being paid for a property represents the ‘market value’. Paying a purchase price over the estimated market value can place the lender and buyer to the sale at additional risk. Therefore, the lender instructs an […]
What Happens To A Property When The Owner Passes Away?
When someone passes away, their home is generally the most valuable item left in their Estate. What happens to the property depends on how the deceased owned it and what the Will states should happen (if there is a Will). Dealing with the deceased’s property can seem complicated and a little overwhelming, especially when […]
What is Asbestos? Dangers and UK Regulations
Many buildings in the UK that were constructed in the past have used asbestos due to its desirable properties. The Main Benefit of Using Asbestos: Inexpensive Insulation Resilient and durable Asbestos is incredibly great and insulating heat and absorbing sound for insulation purposes alongside being fire resistant. However, only up until relatively recently the effects […]
Wood Rot: The Difference Between Dry Rot and Wet Rot
Wood rot is one of the leading causes of buildings’ damage – especially if they’re old or abandoned. It’s important to identify what kind of wood rot it is – dry or wet – and then learn how to treat it and what caused it (to prevent the rot from occurring again). The difference between dry […]
How to Prevent and Remove Damp Mould Growth in the House
Mould growth is more likely to be due to condensation than penetrating dampness on the whole but can be either-or. These two can come hand in hand, as penetrating moisture can lead to condensation. The most common areas of mould are bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. Our Building Surveyors in Kingston and Surrey have come across […]