If you’ve ever bought a property, there’s a good chance you’ve looked at the Energy Performance Certificate before making a decision. Most people glance at the familiar A to G rating, compare it with similar properties and move on. The
The private rental sector has been evolving for some time, but the pace of change over the last few years has been significant. Changes to taxation, rising borrowing costs, increasing compliance requirements, proposed EPC standards and, more recently, the Renters’
If you’ve had a survey carried out by us over the last few years, there’s a chance we’ve used a drone as part of the inspection. Until now, we’ve brought in specialist drone operators whenever a property needed a closer
Every so often a report comes out that feels less like guidance and more like a marker of where the profession is heading. The recent RICS publication on Sustainability Practice for Surveyors is one of those. For a long time
Earlier this week, I attended a red-book property valuation for a mixed-use commercial and residential asset, a shop with a flat above in West London. Immediately afterwards, I headed over to value a very similar property in East London. The
When most people buy a property that is less than five years old, they understandably assume that the foundations are rock solid and completely immune to structural movement. After all, modern building regulations are incredibly strict. However, as our team
The UK private rented sector (PRS) is currently navigating its most significant legislative shift in a generation. Between the findings of the recent ‘Is Renting Broken’’ report and the looming implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, many portfolio landlords are
For property owners and developers staying ahead of regulatory changes is the difference between a seamless build and a costly legal bottleneck. We are currently seeing a significant push towards modernisation within the industry, where there is a renewed focus
