I am in the process of purchasing a new property which does not currently have mains drainage. The property has an old septic tank and upon agreeing a purchase with the current vendor, we were advised that the septic tank does meet current regulations and an inspection report would be produced in order to prove …
I was recently tasked with carrying out a level 3 Building Survey on a property in Dover. Having grown up locally I know the area well and working for Gold Crest Chartered Surveyors we tend to stay within a 20 mile radius of our home address to build up a strong local knowledge. I started …
Like me and many others within the UK today you have no doubt noticed the steady increase in your energy costs within your home. More recently, horrific current events abroad are more than likely to have an added effect on your monthly bills. So how can I reduce my energy bills without it costing an …
Getting in a knot about Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed or Reynoutria Japonica is a native plant species to East Asia which, in Europe, is classified as an invasive species and pest, has caused many surveyors, including this one, sleepless nights and provided yet another avenue for negligence claims, in a world obsessed with assigning blame. …
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I have been conducting pre-purchase house surveys for a few years now and would like tothink I have come across most things some of which I have written about in previous blogs.However quite recently I was carrying out a survey on a property only to find something thatyou most definitely do not get told about …
If you are in need of a property survey in Brighton or the surrounding district, we can take care of everything. We are Gold Crest – RICS approved and regulated Brighton Chartered Surveyors. Whatever your Building Survey needs, our friendly, qualified, professional team is here to help. You can commission us to undertake the following …
As a Residential Surveyor, we have to have a broad spectrum of knowledge and the keenness to learn more. As you join the surveying world you are expected to be aware of building methods, materials, and common defects associated with these. Having a good knowledge of this then allows you to expand your knowledge and …
Whilst many purchaser’s priority is the demised areas of the property they are buying, i.e. the apartment or maisonette. However, the communal areas of the block can have an impact on the aesthetics, finance and safety of the leaseholders. The exterior and internal communal areas are often the first impression of the property a prospective …
Having started my work career as a builder it gave me a knowledgeable insight when working with different building materials. Being a bricklayer meant that I had to deal with most aspects within a building’s construction. The most interesting was people’s understanding of mortar, the average person has no idea the implications of having the …
Here at Gold Crest, we provide our award-winning chartered surveyors near me service to people all over the UK looking to buy a freehold or leasehold property. The highest accolade in the UK property survey arena is to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a body founded in London in …
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