Beyond the Surface: How Comprehensive Pre-Purchase Surveys Uncover Hidden Risks
When purchasing a property, look beyond immediate aesthetics. A comprehensive survey encompasses factors that influence your property’s value.
Hidden Dangers in Suspended Timber Floors: Why a Survey is Essential
Suspended timber floors are a common feature in older properties, especially Victorian homes, but what lies beneath can often go unnoticed.
The Importance of an Intact Damp Proof Course (DPC): A Case Study from The Park, Nottingham
One of the most critical elements in protecting a home from dampness is an uninterrupted Damp Proof Course (DPC).
Balancing Capital Appreciation and Cash Flow in Mixed-Use Property Investments Across the East Midlands
Investing in mixed-use properties offers a unique opportunity to balance capital appreciation with steady monthly cash flow.
Common Pitched Roof Defects Identified in Property Surveys
Roof issues can lead to significant structural problems and can cost significant amounts of money if not identified early.
Understanding Damp in Your Property: Why a Level 2 Survey in Nottingham Can Protect Your Investment
Dampness is one of the last things you want to encounter in your home. Find out how a Level 2 Survey can help protect your investment.
Understanding the Different Levels of Home Surveys: Which One is Right for You?
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make. Before you commit, it’s essential to have a thorough understanding of the property’s condition, and that’s where home surveys come in. In this post, we’ll break down the three main types of home surveys — Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 — so you can decide which is best for your needs.
Unlock the Secrets of Your Future Home: The Power of a Level 2 Homebuyer Survey
Hello, Homebuyers in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and North Leicestershire! Are you planning to buy a home in Nottingham, Derby, or the surrounding towns of Mansfield, Chesterfield, or Loughborough? As we approach the 2024 election with potential new housing incentives, it’s an exciting time to enter the property market in our region! But before you make that…
Everything You Need to Know About Redeeming Your Help to Buy Loan
The Help to Buy scheme has been a game-changer for first-time home buyers across the UK, particularly here in the East Midlands with many new developments being built over the last decade since its introduction. It was a government initiative designed to make the dream of owning a home more attainable. But what happens when…
Market watch: A trio of nasties with a side of coffee
We’ve got a mini series of defects in store this month! The first is a pretty common find from a recent Level 2 survey. Here we have a typical Victorian property which would have originally had beautiful wooden windows that have been replaced by modern(ish) style UPVC. The issue we have here is that there…
