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Featured January 15, 2024

Complete Guide to London Property Surveys 2025

Everything you need to know about property surveys in London. From choosing between RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys to understanding costs and timing, our comprehensive guide covers all aspects of professional property surveying.

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Complete London property survey guide

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Victorian property defects
Technical Guide
January 12, 2024

Victorian Property Defects: What Every London Buyer Should Know

Common structural issues in Victorian London properties and how RICS building surveys identify them. Essential reading for buyers considering period properties.

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RICS Level 2 vs Level 3 survey
Survey Guide
January 10, 2024

RICS Level 2 vs Level 3: Which Survey Does Your London Property Need?

Expert comparison of RICS survey types. Learn when to choose a homebuyer report versus a full building survey for London properties.

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First-time buyer survey guide
First-Time Buyers
January 8, 2024

First-Time Buyer's Guide to Property Surveys in London

Essential survey advice for first-time buyers. What to expect, costs, timing, and how surveys protect your London property investment.

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London property market analysis showing diverse housing stock
Market Trends
January 5, 2024

London Property Market Trends 2025: What Surveyors Are Seeing

Market insights from RICS chartered surveyors. Price trends, common defects, and areas of concern across London's property market.

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Leasehold property surveys
Leasehold
January 3, 2024

Leasehold Property Surveys: Essential Considerations for London Buyers

Specialized surveying considerations for leasehold properties. Service charges, building condition, and lease extension implications.

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Expert witness property disputes
Legal
December 28, 2023

Expert Witness Services: When Property Disputes Need Professional Evidence

Understanding expert witness services in property disputes. How RICS chartered surveyors provide court testimony and professional reports.

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New build property surveys
New Build
December 25, 2023

New Build Property Surveys: Protecting Your Investment in Modern London Homes

Snagging surveys and defect identification in new build properties. NHBC warranty implications and developer remediation processes.

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Dense London terraced housing showing party walls between properties
Party Wall
December 22, 2023

Party Wall Surveyor Guide: Navigation London's Dense Property Landscape

Understanding Party Wall Act procedures in London. When you need a party wall surveyor and how the process protects property owners.

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Damp problems London homes
Technical
December 20, 2023

Damp Problems in London Homes: Identification, Causes, and Solutions

Professional guide to identifying damp issues in London properties. Rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation problems explained by RICS surveyors.

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