May 11th, 2019
Complaints and Claims
Prior to 2019, when Sava had a scheme Professional Indemnity (PI) policy in place, we were able to handle many complaints and claims on behalf of our members who produced the Home Condition…
Sava EDGE.
Welcome to Sava EDGE; a searchable, online collection of practical and technical information and other resources for residential property professionals
May 10th, 2019
Thinking about Nuisance
Recently the RICS commissioned legal opinion as to whether the presence of combustible cladding on a building may be sufficient basis for a cause of action in nuisance against the owner of a…
November 17th, 2018
Liability Caps
What are they and how do they work? Marion Ellis MRICS CCXP, Founder, InspiringCX explains how liability caps affect customers. In May 2016 RICS issued revised guidance for residential valuers and surveyors in…
November 11th, 2018
Down Valuations
CHRIS RISPIN FRICS, DIRECTOR, BLUEBOX PARTNERS Director of BlueBox Partners, Chris Rispin, explains what the valuer is trying to achieve and what the seller can expect from ‘down valuations’. Recent media coverage has…
November 10th, 2018
Verbal Reporting
A key skill for surveyors JOHN WHEATLEY BSc MRICS CHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYOR Experienced Chartered Building Surveyor and technical trainer, John Wheatley, explains why verbal reporting is so important for clients and our reputation as…
November 10th, 2018
Chimneys and Flues – Defects and How to Report
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
The Red Book
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
New Standards for Domestic Boiler Installations – April 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
Storm Damage and Insurance
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…
November 8th, 2018
Technical Bulletin 30 – November 2018
- Storm damage and insurance - Chimneys and flues - Verbal reporting - Red book changes - Liability caps - Down valuations - Boiler plus