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In this blog we will look at how and why buildings are listed. Be in no doubt however that this ...

This sentence causes a huge upset with vendors of traditional buildings and should never happen in the first place. We ...

Chimneys have been an important part of buildings for centuries – particularly in colder climates where there is a need to ...

Why do I need a Building Survey! If you are reading this you are probably in two minds about whether ...

Summary Research completed recently by the SPAB has shown most old walls lose less heat than often assumed but, where ...

What is a listed building survey? A listed building survey is a specific type of inspection carried out on buildings ...

Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings: How to Improve Energy Efficiency The government have just released a wave of new initiatives ...

We often get calls from clients early in the buying process, so we thought you may appreciate a few helpful ...

So before we get into the usual heated debate, let's understand first what is meant by Rising damp. Rising damp ...

Helping you choose the right survey Why do you need an RICS Home Survey? Because forewarned is forearmed. Choosing the ...

How can an RICS member help? When you buy, live in or sell a home, take advantage of professional expertise ...