JAPANESE KNOTWEED – UPDATED RICS GUIDANCE In 2022 the RICS published new guidance relating to the reporting and management of Japanese Knotweed (taking effect from March 2022). The guidance came out to reflect an improved understanding of this invasive plant and to advise surveyors and lenders on a more proportionate and risk based approach when…
As we all try to minimise fuel costs the issue of sprayed foam insulation has again come into focus. Also known as Spray Polyurethane Insulation (SPI) is comes in two forms, open cell and closed cell. It can be applied to the undersides of a roof and companies are starting to offer it as a…
For a limited period we have decided to offer a flat fee of £200 plus VAT (£240 total) for all ‘Help to Buy’ and Shared Ownership Valuations. Please call us if you are thinking of redeeming your equity loan or buying an extra share in your home. We can normally fit the inspection in within…
All of our Surveys now include an assessment of a properties Energy Performance Certificate and the recommendations it contains. The Level Three Surveys have scope for more detailed advice and if this is something which is of particular interest please let us know and we can spend a little more time on this aspect of…
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will come into force on 28th November 2022. The aim is to improve air quality. Poor air quality contributes to numerous adverse health outcomes and economic costs estimated to be around £83m in the Bristol area alone. Non-compliant cars will be charged £9 per day to enter the CAZ which…
There have been very few posts on our websites for many months now. We have simply been too busy carrying out Home Surveys and Valuations. Many thanks indeed to all our patient clients who had to wait six or more weeks for us to inspect the home they are wishing to buy. We are also…
We are often asked by clients how long we will spend at the house. It is a useful exercise to calculate not only how long we spend in the house or flat but the total time it takes to prepare a really good Survey Report from start to finish: Travelling Time: typically 2 x 30…
Most of us are aware of the impact of air pollution and many of us will be impacted by the proposed clean air zone which may be introduced in Bath city centre over the coming years. There is probably less awareness of indoor air pollution although it is something which has, to an extent, featured…
We have been carrying out Surveys and Valuations in and around Trowbridge for many years. With a population of over 30,000, the county town of Trowbridge is one of the larger towns in the area. Whilst Trowbridge has a range of employment, shopping and leisure opportunities, it is still within easy reach of Bath (8…
We undertake Surveys and Valuations on a regular basis in Frome and have done so for many years. Frome is one of the more popular towns in the area and rightly so. It is a vibrant place to live with many social and cultural attractions. It is surrounded by very attractive Somerset countryside and within…
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