Sava EDGE.

Welcome to Sava EDGE; a searchable, online collection of practical and technical information and other resources for residential property professionals

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

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…

September 17th, 2018

How Do I Calculate BCIS for a Roof Room?

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

Why Should I Include BCIS?

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

BCIS – Integral and Detached Garages

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

Sava Portal – Forgotten Password

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…