What is a structural survey?

Anyone preparing to purchase a property should familiarise themselves with the different types of property survey available, what separates them, and which ones they will need to undertake before finalising their purchase. If you’re applying for a mortgage, your lender will want to carry out their own surveys of the property to ensure it’s in a reasonable condition and its value will cover the value of the loan you’re applying Read More…

Who to notify when you change address

Who to notify when you change address Moving house should be an exciting time, although depending on the circumstances of the move it can also be difficult for some people. In either case, there are numerous critical components to the process that you can’t afford to overlook. To ensure that the house moving process goes as smoothly as possible, it helps to have a checklist of the most essential admin Read More…

Mortgage Valuation Surveys

The mortgage application process can be a bit daunting for anyone going through it for the first time. There’s a lot more involved than many people realise; it’s not just a case of filling in a couple of forms and showing the lender your payslips. Before any lender agrees to provide a mortgage, they will want to survey the property to ensure it is valued correctly and that its value Read More…

Subsidence

Subsidence can be an expensive problem to solve; there are no quick fixes here. Every property owner needs to be aware of the telltale signs of subsidence and what measures to take if they encounter them. By following a tried and tested predetermined process, homeowners affected by subsidence can react promptly, get a confirmation of their diagnosis quickly, and repair the problem as fast and cost-effectively as possible. What is Read More…