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February 10th, 2020
When carrying out pre purchase surveys and valuations, the law of averages suggests you are likely to encounter historic buildings at some stage, some of which may well be listed. It’s important to…
February 10th, 2020
This article discusses the challenges housing providers face with respect to the data and legislative changes and addresses the journey of overcoming the issues presented. Understanding and complying with the mass of Government…
February 10th, 2020
Following on from our previous articles about the changes expected in SAP 10, in this article we cover the addition of diverters and battery storage for PV systems in the next version of…
February 10th, 2020
In this article, Robert Owen from propertECO explains how radon testing is carried out and how high levels of radon can be mitigated. This information may be useful for clients if a property…
December 13th, 2019
- The Insurance Market - When is a complaint a notice of claim? - Know who your client really is - Cast Iron Houses - Carbon Monoxide - SAP 10
November 17th, 2019
In this article, we relate the tale of a claim against a surveyor – where the claim wasn’t by the person who had commissioned the survey in the first place (who we will…
November 17th, 2019
A year ago, despite having continuously held PI insurance for over 20 years, Allcott Associates found themselves facing a 6-figure claim without an insurer willing to provide cover. This story has a happy…
November 10th, 2019
There have been notable changes in market conditions for the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) industry over the last year. In this article we will explore the factors causing insurers to leave the PII…
November 10th, 2019
As a Chartered Surveyor, I often find myself feeling very honoured and fortunate in my role. Not only do I love what I do, but I also have the privilege of seeing some…
November 10th, 2019
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, odourless and colourless, but it can cause danger and even kill. In recent news it has been reported that footballer Emiliano Sala, who tragically died when the plane he…