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Modern or Character Property?

It can be one of the first things to consider when you are looking for a new home, do you want a modern or character property? In terms of residential pro...

RICS Valuations for Tax Purposes

You may require a RICS valuation for tax purposes. The RICS Valuation – Global Standards 2017: UK National Supplement (UK VPGA 15) provides professional gu...

15 Ways to increase the saleability of your home

In a busy marketplace it makes sense to do what you can to help make your house stand out from the crowd. Improving a property to make it more saleable and a...

What is a lintel, and why are they important?

What is a lintel? Lintels are horizontal beams that are installed within the structure of a building. They span across to top of openings to walls such as d...

Should I Rent or Buy?

Are you wondering whether to rent or buy? For many, recent changes to interest rates has increased the cost of their mortgage repayments. This has not onl...

Kate Avery Announced as RICS Matrics Valuation Surveyor of the Year Finalist!

Everyone at Avery & Co Surveyors is delighted with the news that Kate Avery has been selected as a finalist in the RICS Matrics Valuation Surveyor of the...

Common Causes of Damp

A common issue on surveys is damp One of the most common issues we find while performing inspections on residential properties, is damp. Dampness in a ho...

Cavity Wall Construction

What is a Cavity Wall? A cavity wall is a type of wall construction consisting of two separate walls with a gap, called a cavity, between them. The construc...

UK house prices could be stabilising despite falls, say surveyors.

UK House Prices Stabilising According to an articles in The Guardian and Financial Times, even though the UK housing market remains in decline, with prices ...

Japanese knotweed – A surveyor’s perspective (again!)

Japanese knotweed is now widespread across the UK. There have been many scare stories in the press about it causing all manner of serious structural damage t...

Energy efficiency of your home – what you need to know.

The focus on climate change The world is changing rapidly. The focus of climate change and what we need to do to address this challenge is creeping into a...

What is an EPC Certificate & do I need one?

What is an EPC Certificate? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a certificate that assesses the energy efficiency of a property. The certificate cont...

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