A word from our surveyors

Get all our latest tips, guidance and advice on everything you’ll ever need to know about surveying.

Which type of survey is right for you?

When you’re in the process of buying a property, there’s an endless list of tasks and processes you need to think about. So to take one less worry off your hands, here’s everything you need to know about different kinds of surveys – and which one might be right for you.

The ultimate guide for first-time buyers

Buying your first property is an exciting but daunting experience. So to give you peace of mind you’re making the right decision, here’s what you need to know before launching into the property market.

Everything you need to know about planning permission

This article may well add confusion to an already mystifying subject, where rules apply, but are applied differently from one location to another. If nothing else, it should prompt you to be cautious.

Should you buy or rent a property in the UK?

Thinking about buying or renting a property? Here's a comparison of both options together with some essential checks to make before committing to any contract.

Ultimate guide to trees and tree preservation orders

Dealing with Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) can be a tricky business. Here's our guide to help you get to the root of your problem.

How to deal with heave, sinkholes and subsidence

Dealing with issues of subsidence can be a costly procedure to protect your property. Here's our advice on what to do if you detect any signs of sinking soil.

What is RAAC and why is it a risk?

Between 2018 and 2023, a combination of monitoring and remediation kept RAAC out of the headlines, but now there is a growing acceptance that, ultimately, removal is the only sure way to avert a catastrophic structural failure.

How to reduce the carbon footprint of your property

With a large stock of Georgian and Victorian buildings, property in Brighton and Hove leaves much to be desired in terms of its carbon footprint. Here's how to make your home more energy effecient.

The fable of a property viewing – and how a potential buyer saved thousands

Buying a property without having a survey could cost you thousands later down the line. Here's why.

Everything you need to know about bungaroosh in Brighton

Thinking about buying a property with bungaroosh in Brighton? Here's everything you need to know about the age-old material.

What to consider when purchasing a property to extend

Before you buy a property with a view to extend, there's a lot of points you need to consider. Here's our guide to help you make the right decision.

Buying a Property in a Conservation Area

Before you buy a property in a conservation area, there's a lot of points to consider. Here's our guide to help you make the right decision.

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