Property Surveying Blog & Expert Guides

Professional advice from experienced RICS chartered surveyors

Wandsworth Surveyors share expert insights on building surveys, property valuations, party walls, and buying property in London. Our chartered surveyors provide practical advice to help you make informed decisions.

RICS Level 2 vs Level 3 Survey
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 12 min read ✓ Enhanced

Understanding RICS Level 2 vs Level 3 Building Surveys: Which Do You Need?

Choosing between a Level 2 Homebuyer Report and Level 3 Building Survey is crucial for your property purchase. Learn the key differences, what each survey covers, and which option is right for your property type and budget.

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Party Wall Act Guide
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 15 min read ✓ Enhanced

The Complete Guide to the Party Wall Act for London Homeowners

Planning building work that affects a shared wall? This comprehensive guide explains the Party Wall Act 1996, when you need party wall notices, the role of party wall surveyors, and how to avoid neighbor disputes.

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Survey Red Flags
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 14 min read ✓ Enhanced

10 Red Flags to Look for in Your Property Survey Report

Not all survey findings are equal. Discover the critical red flags in building survey reports that could affect your purchase decision, from serious structural issues to expensive repairs that require immediate attention.

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Buying in Wandsworth
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 16 min read ✓ Enhanced

Buying Property in Wandsworth: A Complete Surveyor's Guide

Thinking of buying in Wandsworth, Battersea, Putney, Balham or Tooting? Our local surveyor's guide covers property types, common defects in Victorian houses, market trends, and essential survey advice for South West London buyers.

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Dilapidations Survey
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 15 min read ✓ Enhanced

What is a Dilapidations Survey and When Do You Need One?

Commercial property tenants and landlords need to understand dilapidations. Learn what terminal and interim schedules are, your lease obligations, how dilapidations costs are calculated, and how to protect your interests.

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Survey Costs
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 14 min read ✓ Enhanced

How Much Does a Building Survey Cost in 2025?

Understanding building survey costs helps you budget for your property purchase. We break down RICS survey pricing, factors affecting costs, what's included in your fee, and tips to get value for money from your surveyor.

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Property Valuations
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 16 min read ✓ Enhanced

Understanding Property Valuations: Complete RICS Surveyor's Expert Guide

Property valuations serve many purposes from mortgages to probate. Learn how RICS valuers assess market value, different valuation types, the Red Book standards, and how to ensure your valuation is accurate and accepted.

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Victorian Houses
📅 January 2025 ⏱ 17 min read ✓ Enhanced

Structural Problems in Victorian Houses: Complete Expert Buyer's Guide

Victorian properties dominate Wandsworth's housing stock. Discover common structural issues in period houses including subsidence, damp, roof problems, and outdated services. Essential reading before buying an older property.

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