Surveyor Council Housing: Your Complete Guide to Property Inspections and Tenant Rights in 2026
Surveyor Council Housing: Your Complete Guide to Property Inspections and Tenant Rights in 2026 When thousands of council tenants across the UK discovered serious structural defects in their homes in 2025, many didn’t know they had the right to request a professional survey. Surveyor council housing services play a crucial role in protecting both tenants […]
Level 2 v Level 3 Survey: The Complete Property Buyer’s Guide for 2026
Level 2 v Level 3 Survey: The Complete Property Buyer’s Guide for 2026 When purchasing a property, choosing between a Level 2 v Level 3 survey can mean the difference between a sound investment and a costly mistake. This decision impacts not only your immediate purchase but potentially saves thousands in unexpected repairs and provides […]
Why choose RICS Surveyors?
Buying a house is more than likely the most expensive purchase you will ever make. Whether you are buying the property outright, or using a mortgage, home buying is a huge commitment of both time and money. Buying a house should not be a gamble. The Advantages of a Building Survey By obtaining a professional […]
What to do after a Bad Report on Building Survey?
The house you’re going to buy may look sound to you, but there may be more than meets the eye. What may have been shown to you as an attractive building can actually be concealing all sorts of issues needing specialist attention. A building surveyor has the expertise and experience to determine if there’s anything […]
Common Myths about a Property Survey
Property surveying is a complicated technical field with so much misunderstood jargon that it is easy to get the wrong end of the stick unless you are a Chartered Surveyor yourself. This is why there are so many misconceptions about building surveys amongst the general public. We explore several of the most commonly-held false perceptions […]
Buying a house in Wimbledon London? Check the Roof
No one wants to move into a new house the roof needs some work. A repair can be a few hundred pounds at best or if the damage is so bad you need a full replacement, you could be looking to pay between £3,000 and north of £18,000. This means gathering as much information on […]
Saving Money with Building Surveys in Wimbledon London
Whether it’s for residential or commercial purposes, buying a new home or property is a big financial investment. No matter how excited you are about your new property, you should always make sure that it is properly surveyed before buying – a Level 3 building survey is a cost-effective way to make sure that your […]
How an RICS survey can help you Negotiate the Price of your Property in London Wimbledon
Negotiating the purchase of a home is a delicate dance that takes place with every home purchase. Everyone involved in this dance, the seller, buyer, real estate agents and lenders have different goals and expectations, but the result hinges on finding a middle ground for a closing. How well each party negotiates and with what […]
