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The Listed Property Owners Club

The Listed Property Owners Club was established in 1993 by a group of enthusiastic owners to provide advice and information gained ...

6^th Jan

Our Work With SPAB

At Smith Heritage Surveyors, we do not just talk about conservation, we do it. We have been active members of ...

5^th Dec

The Truth About The Moisture Meter (Protimeter)

The truth about the chartered surveyor’s best friend, the Protimeter or more commonly known as Damp meters. Unfortunately, we ...

24^th Nov

How To Prepare Your Home For A Survey

A chartered building surveyor is coming to inspect my house, what should I do? You have accepted on your property ...

3^rd Nov

Who Are The RPSA And Are We Members?

Who are the RPSA and are we members? The Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) is a representative body for independent ...

30^th Oct

Useful Websites

Abacus Construction Index A searchable directory of more than 1,500 websites and online documents for US construction professionals. Advisory Council on ...

20^th Oct

Some Of Our Recommended Books And Resources

If you are thinking of buying a Listed or older property, you will probably already know that they need caring ...

14^th Oct

What Is Included In A RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Survey?

Homebuyers survey Wiltshire: RICS Level 2 Survey. What is a Homebuyer report. Firstly, lets look at what exactly a homebuyer survey ...

24^th Sep

How Does A Surveyor Test For Damp?

How does a surveyor test for damp on a building survey? Well this needs to be broken down into a ...

21^st Sep

Building Survey Near Me? Where Are We Based And Where Do We Undertake Surveys?

We often receive calls from people from all over the country looking for building surveys. Due to our excellent reputation ...

15^th Sep

Agreed Methodology For Moisture Investigations In Traditional Buildings

The 'Agreed Methodology' is an initiative from RICS, Historic England and PCA that seeks to reform the inspection and reporting ...

3^rd Sep

Can You Negotiate House Price After Survey?

Yes, it is legal and common to negotiate on the price after a homebuyer report or building survey has been ...

30^th Aug