Property Prices in East London in 2025 Wondering how the property market in East London will perform in 2026? We’ve done some research for you and this is our take on what might happen this year. In 2025, London’s housing market underperformed the rest of the UK. While prices nationally showed modest growth, many London … Continued
Purchasing your first home is a significant, huge undertaking and an exciting milestone for every first time buyer. However, it can also be overwhelming without proper guidance. Here are some essential tips to help first-time buyers navigate the process with confidence. As a first time buyer, understanding the market and preparing yourself is crucial: Assess … Continued
Neighbour disputes can range from relatively small misunderstandings—such as the placement of a fence, to more complex cases involving building works, rights of access, or contested land ownership. While the bricks and mortar can be measured and defined with relative ease, the human element often makes these disputes far more complicated. In such situations, consulting experienced … Continued
As housing prices continue to climb in London & Essex space becomes a premium, homeowners are increasingly turning to loft conversions to expand their living space. Converting your loft not only adds valuable square footage to your home but can also significantly increase its value. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process … Continued
If you’re thinking of renting out your property, or even investing in a buy-to-let, it’s a good idea to know what’s high in demand on the current rental market. The core rental market in some of London’s more outlying areas, particularly in the south west, such as Wandsworth, Richmond and Fulham – is booming. … Continued
Preparing Your House for the Market: A Comprehensive Guide Selling your home nowadays take more than just registering the property with an estate agent, but what is the best way to make your property saleable and ready for market? In this blog post, we’ll guide you through some of our suggestions for getting your house … Continued
You may have noticed in your loft some whitish residue on the timbers similar to the photo below: This often occurs where there’s a lack of ventilation to the roof space. The residue is a white crystalline material, probably magnesium sulphate, which may be a residue of previous treatment of the timbers with magnesium fluorosilicate … Continued
The property industry has much to contend with at the moment. The last couple of weeks have seen the economy and financial markets in turmoil. As the property market is reflective of both, it’s not surprising that there is a feeling of nervousness around investment. At London Building Surveyors we have seen a decrease in … Continued
Would you reduce the stress and expense of moving house if you could? One simple stress-buster that you might not immediately think of is to order a building survey. Once you have found your ideal future home, this is a sound investment that could potentially save you £1000s. Research by The Royal Institution of Chartered … Continued
Leading on from last month’s blog RIBA Excellence in Architecture – 2019 Stirling Prize Shortlist the winner has now been formally announced. First place was awarded to Goldsmith Street by Mikhail Riches with Cathy Hawley . The project is a major development of new council-owned energy efficient homes in Norwich and is one of the … Continued