May 17th, 2022
Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property
Japanese Knotweed is a hardy perennial bamboo-like plant. It is now present throughout most of the UK. A piece of root the size of a little fingernail can grow into a new plant.…
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May 11th, 2022
Digital Data Collection
“Digital data collection and reporting in surveying”: This article outlines the true benefits of digital data collection, what it means in practice and how can it be used to accelerate growth through effective…
May 10th, 2022
Using the Rightmove SCT and Good Valuation Practice
Rightmove’s Surveyor Comparable Tool (the SCT) is used by surveyors over 200,000 times each month. It is an instant-access, 24/7 tool that supports residential valuations by checking against comparable property data from the…
May 10th, 2022
Asbestos Pipe Insulation
In this article, Asbestos Surveyor, Callum Skene, explains the main three types of asbestos-containing pipe insulation and reminds us of the requirements for safe removal. He then explores some of the legal implications…
May 10th, 2022
The Great Damp Illusion
In this article, Russell Rafton provides a case study that demonstrates why moisture meters shouldn’t be relied upon alone when inspecting property and assessing the levels of moisture in walls. Surveying properties for…
December 11th, 2021
Energy Performance Certificate and Value
This year, one of the major high street lenders introduced new valuer guidance asking valuers to consider the EPC in their valuation process. We are writing this article as COP26 Glasgow has just…
December 11th, 2021
Condensation – A Case Study
In this article, Alan McKeown, Building Surveyor at Plumb Stone Surveyors, shares a case study of a non-invasive damp survey he carried out. The scope of the survey, requested by the landlord of…
December 10th, 2021
Client Management and Technology
You can be an excellent surveyor, but that in itself does not necessarily mean you will never receive a complaint or claim. Having a strong client management process in place will not only…
December 10th, 2021
Protected Animal Species
There are many protected species across the UK, and from time to time, residential surveyors may come across certain protected animal species whilst inspecting property. In this article, we have provided a roundup…
December 10th, 2021
Office to Residential Conversions
In this article, we look at the recent changes to Permitted Development Rights and discuss the implications for residential valuers. History and OverviewPermitted Development Rights (PDR) are the rights to undertake certain types…