Blog
1. Probate Valuation of Property: A Practical Guide
A probate valuation fixes a property's open market value at the date of death, not the date you apply for probate or the date you eventually sell. The figure is...
2. Boundary Disputes Surveyors: When to Instruct One
The popular advice is simple: if a neighbour moves a fence, instruct a boundary surveyor immediately. That's often poor advice. Many disagreements involve a narrow strip of garden, unclear historic...
3. 8 Common Problems with 1930s Houses in London
Damp, structural movement, ageing roofs and chimneys, timber decay, defective pointing, non-standard construction and condensation are the main common problems with 1930s houses. A visible or potentially structural defect warrants...
4. Flood Risk Assessment for London Property
You're halfway through a purchase, the survey has landed, and the flood result looks reassuring at first glance. The property may sit outside a river flood zone, yet you're still...
5. Planning Permission Checks for London Property Buyers
You're buying a house or flat in London and the seller says the paperwork is fine. That's exactly when planning permission checks matter most. A quick portal search won't protect...