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Top 5 Things a Property Landlord Should Provide in an Unfurnished Apartment

Property Landlord, Property Management, Real Estate, Tenants /

When renting a property, it can be challenging to understand what is your responsibility and what is the responsibility of the landlord.  There are the standard legal obligations for a landlord when tenants move in, such as: Drawing up an Assured Shorthold Tenancy contract (AST) Providing a How to Rent guide Protecting the Tenant’s Deposit […]

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3 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Structural Engineer

Architecture, Construction, Home maintenance, Structural Engineering /

There are many reasons to hire a structural engineer for your industrial, commercial, or residential building project. Whether you’re starting from scratch or already have designs and drawings to work with, a structural engineer is there to make sure your vision comes to life safely. The services provided by a structural engineer are often comprehensive

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How to Negotiate a House Price Down After a Survey

How to Negotiate a House Price Down After a Survey

Buying a home, Home owners, Real Estate, Selling property, Surveyors /

This post covers everything you need to know about how to negotiate a house price down after a building survey.   Even if you’ve already agreed on a price, homebuyers can renegotiate as a house purchase is Subject to Contract (which can change at any time). So, after a surveyor has completed a survey, you may

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What to Look Out For if You’re Buying an Old House

What to Look Out For if You’re Buying an Old House

Architecture, Buying a home, Home maintenance, Home owners, Property Landlord, Real Estate, Selling property, Surveyors /

Whether you’re a fan of traditional architecture and design or you want to buy a fixer-upper to put it back on the market, old homes bring numerous challenges that you should be aware of. Not only can specific problems cost you a fortune to fix, but they can also endanger your health and safety. Therefore,

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Pitched Roof: Types & Common Defects

Pitched Roof: Types & Common Defects

Architecture, Buying a home, Construction, Home maintenance, Home owners, Property Landlord, Real Estate, Selling property, Structural Engineering, Surveyors /

Pitched roofs are the most common types of roofs found on buildings. They are most often used because they effectively shed water, whereas the other type of roofs, such as a flat roof, aren’t. A pitched roof is most likely to be found on the main buildings on most domestic properties.   Types of Pitched

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Subsidence: Why Insurance Claims Spike During the Summer

Subsidence: Why Insurance Claims Spike During the Summer

Construction, Home maintenance, Home owners, Insurance, Selling property, Structural Engineering, Surveyors /

Several big-name insurers have reported subsidence incidents are up 20%, causing a spike in insurance claims. The reason for this was due to the hotter than typical summers we have been experiencing. Read on to find out how the subsidence damage claims are linked to our hot summer. As the UK’s building stock is mainly older buildings,

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What Are Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas?

What Are Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas?

Architecture, Construction, Real Estate, Selling property, Surveyors /

What Are Listed Buildings? Listed buildings are buildings with cultural, historic (whether this is cultural, military, or associated with significant people) or architectural (in terms of architectural design, decoration, and craftsmanship) importance. A list of these buildings is kept protecting and conserving these buildings to be preserved for future generations. Anyone can nominate a building

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RICS Building Survey: Why It’s Essential for Home Buyers

RICS Building Survey: Why It’s Essential for Home Buyers

Buying a home, Home owners, Property Landlord, Real Estate, Structural Engineering, Surveyors /

Most of the time, mortgage lenders will request a Building Survey report for insurance purposes; this is mainly to ascertain significant defects that would not be covered in their insurance policy for the property.   Moving into a new home can be an extremely stressful period in a person’s life. With current values in the property market,

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What’s a Homebuyer’s Report?

What’s a Homebuyer’s Report?

Buying a home, Construction, Home maintenance, Home owners, Insurance, Property Landlord, Real Estate, Surveyors /

An HomeBuyer Report, or a homebuyer’s report, is a survey recommended for homebuyers in the UK. In March 2010, it replaced the Home Buyer Survey and Valuation.   Why Do I Need A Homebuyer’s Report? A homebuyer’s report helps home buyers make an informed decision regarding their house search. The report will identify potential structural

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Top 5 Things About Your Party Wall Agreements You Need to Know Before Renovating

Home maintenance, Home owners, Party Wall, Party Wall Act, Structural Engineering, Surveyors /

If you live in a semi-detached or terrace house, then you share a wall (or walls) with your neighbour. That wall is known as a party wall. Party walls usually separate buildings belonging to different owners but could include garden walls built astride a boundary – known as party fence walls.  Where a wall separates

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