Welcome to Sava EDGE; a searchable, online collection of practical and technical information and other resources for residential property professionals
August 10th, 2022
Sage v Secretary of State for Housing, local government and communities [2021] In 2021, the High court case Ricki Sage v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & London Borough of…
June 8th, 2022
- The great damp illusion - Using the Rightmove SCT and good valuation practice - Japanese knotweed and residential property - Ground screws - Digital data collection - The Sava Protocol
May 17th, 2022
How we build is constantly evolving, both in the UK and around the world. In the UK, we have relied for many years on bricks, mortar, and concrete. These are tried and tested…
May 17th, 2022
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.…
May 11th, 2022
“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
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
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
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
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
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…