November 10th, 2018
Hilary Grayson looks at the evolution and construction of chimneys and flues and the type of defects which can arise. It covers obstacles presented to the surveyor with additional comments from Chartered Building…
November 10th, 2018
Recent changes and what they mean for you FIONA HAGGETT BSc (Hons) FRICS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, BLUEBOX PARTNERS The RICS Valuation Professional Standards (Red Book) has long been the backbone of valuation, first in…
November 10th, 2018
Lisa Blake looks at the Boiler Plus regulations that were introduced in April 2018, and how they affect boiler installations as well as the technologies promoted by Boiler Plus and the difference between…
November 10th, 2018
What surveyors should know This article explores how building insurance policies generally cover financial loss caused by storm damage and considers the implications for surveyors when reporting property defects and deficiencies. Insurance Company…
September 17th, 2018
The BCIS will make a calculation adjustment for roof rooms that are above a 2 storey house. The roof room adjustment will reduce the rate of the rebuild cost calculated for the rest…
September 10th, 2018
We have had a few enquiries lately about the BCIS and why it should be included in the HCS report, when it adds to the survey time. The BCIS was included in the…
September 10th, 2018
An integral garage is part of the ground floor of a house and is covered by the main roof of the property, whereas an attached garage built against the side a house has…
September 10th, 2018
I clicked forgotten password but have not received an email? Check the email address you log in with, this is where the email will go. Sometimes the log in email address on NES…
September 10th, 2018
After you click the BCIS button (FIGURE 1), you can view ‘Rebuilding cost notes’ via the link at the top of the page (FIGURE 2) Figure 1 Figure 2
September 10th, 2018
Over a million properties across rural areas of the UK cannot connect to the main sewerage infrastructure and must use an alternative for foul drainage. There are various options for off-mains sewerage, although…