Surveying advice on housing and property

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Surveys

Understand the surveying process with our extensive range of articles and guides. Whether you need advice on getting a HomeBuyers Report or a Building Survey, our house survey guides can help.

Common Issues Revealed by House Surveys

You’ve had the survey completed on your potential home and you want to know if your property is a good investment. Here we’ll let you know what issues a survey might bring up, and how to deal with them.

Surveying Process

Understanding Property Valuations: A Comprehensive Guide

There are many reasons you might need a property valuation, especially when selling or buying property. Here we explain what a property valuation is, who carries it out, and why you might need one.

Surveying Advice, Valuations

Property Survey Costs Explained

Hiring a RICS surveyor is important when buying a property - but how much are they, and what factors affect the cost?

Costs and Fees

What is a Chartered Surveyor?

A Chartered Surveyor is a type of building surveyor that may carry out your property survey - but what do they do?

Surveying Advice

How to Identify Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed can halt a house sale, but with a variety of ways to identify and treat it, it doesn't have to stop you buying your perfect home.

Before you buy, Plants and Gardens

Choosing a Building Surveyor: Your Essential Guide

One of the most important things you can do for your future property is get a home survey. But how do you choose a great surveyor?

Surveying Advice, Surveying Process

Floodplain Living: House Insurance Guide

Living in a flood risk area may pose an insurance risk. What protection is available?

Surveying Advice

Choosing the Right Building Survey for Your Needs

The building survey you need may depend on the type and age of the property you want to buy - here's how to tell which one is right for you.

Surveying Process

What is a Building Survey (Level 3 Survey)?

A Building Survey (Level 3 Survey) is the most detailed home survey, but what does it include and is it right for you?

Surveying Process