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
Driven by an ongoing imbalance of supply and demand, rents in the UK letting market have reached a new record high. The average rent in Britain is now £1,088 a month, up 10.8 per cent from £982 last year. London is excluded from this average, where a typical monthly rent is £2,193, a staggering … Continued
We’ve been thinking about what sets us apart from other surveyors and we’ve come up with this little list: – We’re a small team and this means that you receive more personal service from us. – Ronnie, our MD, has extensive experience working all over London, in Scotland and in the Cayman Islands; this means … Continued
Buying a property is for most people one of, if not the most expensive purchase they will make in their lifetime. With so many factors to be considered, and so much at stake, hiring a professional, independent surveyor is vital. With the average price of a house in the UK rising to £226,185, and in … Continued
The EU has issued a series of directives to investors and developers to reduce the cost of meeting its target to provide 95% of UK citizens with a 30 Mbps or faster connection of broadband by 2017. New builds and major renovations of buildings will need to be completed with a broadband infrastructure, although exemptions … Continued
Congratulations on your recent home purchase! You’re probably over the moon about finally having a place to call your own. At the same time, you’re stressed to the max. A multitude of questions, concerns, and to do’s are racing through your mind at lightning speed. How long will it take to pay off the mortgage? … Continued
Any cracking identified within a building can cause great concern and fear for its owner or potential buyer. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) recommends that if you’re not happy with an insurance company’s post-investigation conclusion, you should get advice from an independent party in the form of a surveyor. Here at London Building … Continued