Expert Surveyors UK Blog

Professional insights, advice, and comprehensive guides on building surveys, expert witness services, and property matters from our RICS chartered surveyors

Building Surveys Surveyor inspecting foundation cracks
📅 December 2024 📖 8 min read

Understanding Structural Defects: A Complete Guide for Property Buyers

Learn how to identify structural defects in properties and understand what your building survey should reveal about foundations, walls, and load-bearing elements.

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Expert Witness Expert witness in courtroom
📅 December 2024 📖 10 min read

What is Part 35 Compliance? Expert Witness Requirements Explained

Discover the essential requirements of Part 35 CPR for expert witnesses in property disputes and why compliance matters for your case.

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Party Wall Party wall between terraced houses
📅 December 2024 📖 9 min read

Party Wall Act Explained: Your Complete Guide for 2024

Everything you need to know about the Party Wall Act, including when notices are required and how to resolve party wall disputes with neighbours.

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Building Pathology Rising damp on interior wall
📅 November 2024 📖 9 min read

Rising Damp vs Penetrating Damp: How to Identify and Fix Both

Learn the differences between rising and penetrating damp, how building surveyors identify moisture issues, and the remedial works required.

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Valuations Property valuation in progress
📅 November 2024 📖 8 min read

Property Valuations: When You Need a RICS Registered Valuer

Understand the different types of property valuations, from matrimonial to expert witness purposes, and why RICS registration matters.

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Victorian Properties Beautiful Victorian property exterior
📅 November 2024 📖 11 min read

Buying a Victorian Property? Common Issues and Building Survey Tips

Discover the unique challenges of Victorian houses, from building pathology concerns to period features that require expert surveying knowledge.

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Structural Issues Subsidence cracks in wall
📅 October 2024 📖 10 min read

Subsidence Explained: Causes, Signs, and Solutions

Learn how to identify subsidence in properties, understand the causes, and discover what remedial works chartered surveyors recommend.

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Commercial Property Modern commercial office building
📅 October 2024 📖 9 min read

Commercial Property Surveys: What Business Buyers Need to Know

Essential guidance on commercial property surveys, dilapidations, and expert advice for business property transactions across the UK.

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Roof Defects Roof inspection in progress
📅 October 2024 📖 7 min read

Roof Defects: What Building Surveyors Look For During Inspections

Discover the common roof defects identified in building surveys, from tile problems to flashing failures, and understand repair costs.

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Survey Guide Surveyor consulting with clients
📅 September 2024 📖 6 min read

How to Choose the Right Building Survey for Your Property Purchase

Compare different types of building surveys and learn which level of inspection is right for your property purchase needs.

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Boundary Disputes Property boundary showing fence
📅 August 2024 📖 9 min read

Boundary Disputes: How Expert Surveyors Resolve Land Conflicts

Explore how RICS expert witnesses handle boundary disputes, from examining land registry documents to providing impartial tribunal evidence.

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