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…
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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…
November 10th, 2019
Cast Iron Houses
As a Chartered Surveyor, I often find myself feeling very honoured and fortunate in my role. Not only do I love what I do, but I also have the privilege of seeing some…
November 10th, 2019
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, odourless and colourless, but it can cause danger and even kill. In recent news it has been reported that footballer Emiliano Sala, who tragically died when the plane he…
November 10th, 2019
SAP 10 – Changes to Lighting
If you’re a regular reader of our technical bulletins, you’ll know that in our last two issues we looked at two of the methodological changes expected in the next version of SAP: hot…
September 11th, 2019
What is RdSAP 9.94?
RdSAP 9.94 is the latest version of RdSAP used for producing Energy Performance Certificates for existing dwellings from 22nd September 2019. The update from 9.93 includes:
September 10th, 2019
RdSAP – A Potted History (2)
SAP was introduced for the first time in 1995, as the basis of a new approach to Building Regulations for new homes. It was subsequently updated in 1998, 2001, 2005, 2009 and 2012…