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Is your home damp? Don’t know what’s causing it? Dampness in buildings is a very common complaint and one that as surveyors we are faced with on a daily basis, there are usually many causes of dampness and rarely is there a ‘quick fix’ solution.  So when we came across this excellent video from our…

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Have you just brought your property on a leasehold basis? Or maybe you’re looking to gain more control over your home? In the long run, this process can help you gain control of your property, save yourself money on the financial costs and increase the saleability, especially if your lease is running short. Should you…

Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant that is known for the damage it can cause to homes, businesses and gardens. It’s bamboo style stem and roots will destroy all other plants in its surroundings by depriving them of their key nutrients. The roots can also cause damage to buildings and their foundations, but how true…

Whether you own a single property or have a vast portfolio, ensuring you have the correct insurance cover for your building is imperative. For private sector landlords, insurance is a necessary business requirement. You may find that your rented properties are at a higher risk than the home you live in. As the tenants do…

One significant decision you’ll make when purchasing a home is whether to purchase a freehold or leasehold property. Freehold means you’ll own the property and land outright, whereas leasehold means you’ll ‘lease’ the property from a freeholder. It’s imperative that you understand what’s involved with a leasehold property before your purchase. Don’t make the same…

A Section 42 Notice is a formal request from a leaseholder to the freeholder or landlord (or both) and any other appropriate party to extend their lease on a property. This provides a leaseholder with an extension of 90 years on top of the remaining lease term and a ground rent reduced to zero. With…