Residential Freehold vs Leasehold
Freehold and leasehold are two different types of property ownership. They have distinct implications regarding ownership, rights, responsibilities, and control over the property. Freehold Ownership Definition: Freehold ownership means that the owner owns the building and the land on which it stands outright, indefinitely. The ownership is “free from hold” of any entity other than […]
Drones for flat roof inspection
A survey of a flat roof involves more than a visual inspection of the roof surface. Knowledge of the type and condition of underlying substrate of insulation layers, vapour control and deck material are necessary to form a comprehensive survey report. A visual inspection of the surface cannot provide this level of information and since a drone […]
What Type of Survey Do I Need? – Why We Only Offer RICS Level 3 Building Surveys on ‘Traditional’ Homes…
When it comes to surveying homes, the type of survey we recommend greatly depends on the age and construction of the property. For what we consider ‘traditional’ buildings, we exclusively offer Level 3 Building Surveys. Here’s why… What Do We Mean by ‘Traditional’ Buildings? A traditional building typically refers to those constructed before 1919. This […]
