2011 has turned out to be a fairly uneventful year in terms of house prices. Increased confidence and modest rises in some areas during the early part of the year have subsequently stalled and prices are softening even in some of the traditionally more desirable parts of Bath and Bristol. For flats demand remains stong…
To qualify as a Chartered Surveyor it is necessary to obtain a relevant approved academic qualification (usually a degree or post-graduate course) followed by a formal panel interview having completed at least two years on the job training supplemented by a fully documented and structured learning programme. We are very pleased to have been able…
As a company we cover Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire. It is a diverse area in which market conditions vary significantly. As always supply and demand will determin the price of houses and flats. Property values are weak and falling in areas affected by business closure and where there is excess supply of property. These…
If reducing your household energy bills is important to you we are happy to provide useful advice as part of our Building Survey report at no extra cost. Most people are familiar with loft and cavity wall insulation and maybe also replacing an old boiler (65% efficient) with a new one (90% efficient). There are however…
Many of you will have read in the press about the highly invasive plant Japanese Knotweed which has caused problems with mortgage lenders; outbreaks have been discovered throughout the area. The problems are due to the fact that it produces a thick mass of growth which can damage walls, drains or other structures. Not only this but roots…
From January 2011 we are introducing a ‘Refer and friend’ scheme. Quite simply if a referral results in a Survey or Valuation instruction we will send you Marks and Spencers vouchers to the value of £25. All we ask is that you send us an e.mail or call us to confirm the name of your friend, colleague or associate….
We are pleased to announce a new panel appointment with HSBC. From November 2010 we commenced carrying out Mortgage Valuations, RICS HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys for HSBC and First Direct and their borrowers, primarily in BS and BA post codes. This supplements our existing relationships with a range of high quality market leading mortgage providers to include Natwest, Nationwide,…
To boost competitiveness for our private clients we de-registered from VAT at the quarter ending June 2010. We can now offer RICS HomeBuyer Reports from £200 and Building Surveys from £250.
Clients instructing us to carry out a Building in 2011 will now receive more property specific Health and Safety advice with a dedicated section summarising risks. Common examples include radon gas, asbestos, damp and mould growth, electro-magnetic radiation and non-compliant stair joinery. Another very common hazard is non-toughened glazing which is particularly dangerous where present below 1000mm in height and if…
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