Architect Colin Usher has won the 2015 Buildings and Energy Efficiency Awards for designing a house that costs just £15 a year to run…
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Category: Green Issues
Japanese Knotweed – Your guide to identifying and dealing with this silent invader
Japanese Knotweed is Britain’s most invasive non-native plant. We look at how you can best identify and manage the threat, helping you to avoid the devastating effects Knotweed can bring – from structural damage, to loss of sale and a compromised mortgage…
Looking for a Property Surveyor in Cheam?
Building and Property Surveyors Cheam
Do you need a local independent Chartered Surveyor in Cheam or the surrounding area? We can assist, including being able to provide a structural survey, major defects report, single fault assessment, rebuilding / reinstatement valuation, building survey, property valuation, homebuyers report, property acquisition advice, or other property assistance.
Chris Hunt MRICS
Chartered Surveyor
0203 390 3203
or Freephone on 0800 880 6264
“My surveying experience extends from a solid core of survey reports, like the HomeBuyers Survey and the House Purchase Survey, to a wide range of residential and commercial expert surveys, valuations and reports. I can highlight any and all issues and defects at your potential property purchase or your current home, making sure you have all the information you need to proceed.
“If you are buying a property, you could save thousands in unexpected remedial works by instructing us to carry out a property survey on your behalf. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call”
Chris will deal with you directly, giving free, impartial advice on choosing the service that’s best for you. Our fees are all inclusive, so time you need to discuss the building, structure and defects after the report is free. There are no hidden costs.
Find out more about our experienced local Chartered Surveyor / Director here.
Are you searching for a Property Surveyor in Torquay?
www.torquaysurveyors.co.uk
Building and Property Surveyor Torquay
Are you buying a new house or commercial property? Do you need a building survey, structural survey, single fault assessment, rebuilding / reinstatement valuation, homebuyers report, party wall or property advice from a Chartered Building Surveyor in Torquay or the surrounding South Devon area?
“All buildings, properties and houses have defects. Instructing us to undertake a Full Building Survey, House Purchase Survey Report or Homebuyer (Home Buyer) Survey will give you or your vendor peace of mind.” – Lee Gallon MRICS
Please telephone Lee Gallon MRICS and the team to discuss your building survey or other property requirements. We are a chartered surveyors practice covering Torquay, Babbacombe, Marldon and the surrounding area, helping clients with both residential survey and commercial property issues.
01803 423 803
or Freephone on 0800 880 6264
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…for all your building survey and property requirements
Could the invasion of the Super Rat threaten your home?
Hardly a week goes by without rats featuring in the news – restaurants being closed down, infested homes being evacuated etc. Recent weeks have been no exception and so called ‘Super Rats’ are now plaguing towns across the UK. Could your house be next?…
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Court of Appeal rules on 1,700 home judicial review
Ref. Savage, R (on the application of) v Mansfield District Council & Anor [2015] EWCA Civ 4
In this case, Mansfield District Council had granted permission on 17 April 2013 for a large mixed use development close to Harlow Wood stretching to 1,700 homes and covering over 169 hectares. A third-party brought a challenge on alleged defects in the consultation process, and the Court of Appeal has now made their judgement…
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Do you want a single fault assessment in Wadebridge?
www.wadebridgesurveyors.co.uk
Wadebridge is a town in North Cornwall which runs either side of the River Camel. The bridge in Wadebridge is said to be built on wool 
as it was built from the profits of the wool trade. This bridge was constructed in 1468 to give safe passage across the River Camel.
Are you buying a new house or commercial property? Do you want a structural survey, major defects report, single fault assessment, rebuilding / reinstatement valuation, building survey, property valuation, homebuyers report, property acquisition advice, or other property assistance in Wadebridge and the surrounding area, from a local Chartered Surveyor?
Phil Routledge MRICS is a Chartered Building Surveyor with extensive knowledge of the property and building environment in and around Cornwall.
Contact him on 01208 588 208 today!
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…for all your building survey and property requirements
Looking for a surveyor in Bridgnorth?
www.bridgnorthsurveyors.co.uk
Bridgnorth is home to a variety of fascinating buildings and structures including Bishop Percy’s House, a grade I listed building and one of only a few properties of its type to survive the great fire of Bridgnorth. The town is also home to the steepest funicular railway in the country.
Local Director Chris Humphreys MRICS is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He heads Right Surveyors Shropshire, an independent professional property consultancy providing an efficient and personal service tailored to suit the clients’ needs.
Chris is able to supply drawings for planning applications, architectural designs and building regulation plans, using the latest design software to produce three dimensional drawings, to give his clients a multi faceted view of their property or project.
Please telephone Chris Humphreys MRICS and the team to discuss your building survey or other property requirements.
01952 92 11 92
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New fund made available to local councils in a bid to prevent unauthorised development
Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles announced on the 10th January that a new £1million boost will be made available to local councils in an attempt to crack down on unauthorised development.
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We can provide you with a Building Survey Report in Andover
www.andoversurveyors.co.uk
Kip himself carries out much of the instructed work and has skills in expert witness instructions, valuations for probate, matrimonial and tax purposes and in-depth building surveys on old, complex or high-val
ue properties. The main bulk of the practice’s work, however, is pre-purchase surveys and Kip and his team are ideally placed to assist any client needing advice on their potential new home or investment.
To ensure every client can get the right service, Kip offers a wide range of surveys to fit every budget and property type; including verbal acquisition advice, the HomeBuyers survey, the House Purchase Survey Report (HPSR), the Major Elements Survey and the Full Building Survey.
Where a valuation is important this can be integrated into the report and, as a Registered Valuer with the RICS, Kip is fully qualified to provide this.
Contact Kip and the team for a no obligations conversation and see if they can assist you.
We will be happy to discuss your requirements and quote for any proposed building survey, homebuyers report, management or other professional property work required. We will talk with you directly, with no obligations.
01264 505 264
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…for all your building survey and property requirements