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Buyer's Guide

Complete First Time Buyer Survey Guide for Milton Keynes

📅 January 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read

Essential guide for first time buyers covering everything you need to know about property surveys, from choosing between Level 2 and Level 3 to understanding your survey report.

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Survey Types

RICS Level 2 vs Level 3 Survey: Which Do You Need?

📅 December 2025 ⏱️ 10 min read

Comprehensive comparison of RICS Level 2 homebuyer surveys and Level 3 building surveys. Learn which survey type is right for your property and budget.

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Property Defects

Understanding Damp: Types, Causes and Treatment Costs

📅 December 2025 ⏱️ 7 min read

Complete guide to rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation. Learn how to identify moisture problems and what they mean for your property purchase.

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Property Types

Why Victorian Properties Need Level 3 Building Surveys

📅 November 2025 ⏱️ 9 min read

Period properties have unique characteristics and potential issues. Discover why older homes require more comprehensive structural surveys and what defects to watch for.

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Property Defects

Structural Defects: Red Flags Every Buyer Should Know

📅 November 2025 ⏱️ 11 min read

Learn to identify serious structural issues including subsidence, settlement cracks, and foundation problems. Expert advice on when to walk away from a purchase.

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Buyer's Guide

How to Renegotiate Price After a Bad Survey Report

📅 October 2025 ⏱️ 6 min read

Step-by-step guide to using survey findings to renegotiate the purchase price. Real examples of successful price reductions based on condition reports.

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Valuations

Property Valuation vs Survey: Understanding the Difference

📅 October 2025 ⏱️ 5 min read

Mortgage valuations and building surveys serve different purposes. Learn why you need both and what each service provides for property buyers.

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New Builds

Do You Need a Snagging Survey for New Build Properties?

📅 September 2025 ⏱️ 7 min read

New build homes aren't immune to problems. Discover what snagging surveys cover and why even brand new properties benefit from professional inspection.

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Property Defects

Subsidence Explained: Causes, Signs and Insurance Implications

📅 September 2025 ⏱️ 10 min read

Complete guide to subsidence and heave. Learn to recognize warning signs, understand repair costs, and navigate insurance when buying affected properties.

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Shared ownership property
Buyer's Guide

Shared Ownership Surveys: What You Need to Know

📅 August 2025 ⏱️ 6 min read

Buying through shared ownership? Learn about survey requirements, who pays, and what level of inspection is appropriate for part-buy properties.

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Property Types

Surveying Listed Buildings: Special Considerations

📅 August 2025 ⏱️ 8 min read

Listed buildings require specialist knowledge. Understand the unique survey requirements, conservation issues, and maintenance obligations of protected properties.

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Japanese knotweed invasive plant
Property Defects

Japanese Knotweed: Impact on Property Value and Mortgages

📅 July 2025 ⏱️ 7 min read

The invasive plant that strikes fear into lenders. Learn about Japanese knotweed identification, treatment costs, and mortgage implications for affected properties.

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Property Defects

Common Roof Problems Found During Building Surveys

📅 July 2025 ⏱️ 6 min read

Roof defects are expensive to fix. Discover the most common roofing issues surveyors encounter and typical repair costs for tiles, felt, and structural timbers.

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Technology

Modern Surveying Technology: Drones, Thermal Imaging & 3D

📅 June 2025 ⏱️ 5 min read

How technology is revolutionizing property surveys. From thermal cameras detecting damp to drones inspecting roofs - the future of surveying is here.

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Buyer's Guide

Buying a Property with Undocumented Extensions

📅 June 2025 ⏱️ 8 min read

What to do when a property has been extended without building regulations approval. Understanding risks, indemnity insurance, and mortgage implications.

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