February 16th, 2020
External Wall Fire Review
In December 2019, RICS introduced a new industry-wide initiative with the aim of helping people living in high-rise property who had been left in limbo as a result of the fall-out from the…
Sava EDGE.
Welcome to Sava EDGE; a searchable, online collection of practical and technical information and other resources for residential property professionals
February 10th, 2020
Using the Sava Protocol
Remember when PVC replacement windows became all the rage? Along with stick-on stone cladding, double-glazed replacement windows quickly became the ‘must have’ feature for home owners in the late 1970s and the early…
February 10th, 2020
An Introduction to Listed Buildings
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
Big Data – Challenges for Housing Providers
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
SAP 10 – Battery Storage and PV Diverters
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
Radon – How to Test and Mitigate
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
Technical Bulletin 33 – December 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
Know Who Your Client Really Is
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
When is a Complaint a Notice of Claim?
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
The Insurance Market
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…