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There are many health and maintenance issues associated with cold water storage tanks in lofts. These tanks are very much out-of-sight and out-of-mind... read on.....

Condensation can affect any type of house or flat.  High levels of condensation can discolour decorations, cause mould growth and in the worst cases lead to dry rot as well as affect the health of the occupants

The long, hot dry summer experienced in 2018 does not hold good memories for many property owners. The near drought conditions caused subsidence to their properties and the consequences are still being addressed ... read on .....

A huge THANK YOU to all our friends who enjoyed the Woodward Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors Charity Quiz Night. Together we raised ...read more...

It's that time of year again, the rainy season is upon us and a reminder to make sure you don't let the grass grow .... above your head!  ....read on....

News from SAVA says the future of the Government Help to Buy scheme is up in the air, according to various sources.  The scheme is a Government loan for those buying new build to borrow ..... read on ....

If you are a Landlord of an Assured Shorthold tenancy and agree to end the tenancy early (for example if the tenant can no longer afford the rent) our advice is to always use a DEED OF SURRENDER to do so.  The deed should have everything that is agreed to in it and be signed and witnessed by both parties. Read More >>> 

Following the awful disaster at Grenfell, we would do well to take a look at our properties for signs of fire safety breaches that have occurred during the building’s life.  Here are 5 things to check:

New guidance for #Landlords who let a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).  In WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL v MANDA MALU JOHNSON the High Court ruled the criteria of  "over 3 floors" includes any ground floor below a flat, including commercial.  Thanks to @currypopeck for this update.

Lewis Emms received his formal Charter and full membership of the RICS from Dr Stephen Cornish FFPWS FRICS today, Read More >>>

On a recent visit to discover why someone's timber floor was beginning to "dip" Chartered Surveyor Douglas Snell found a chain of unhappy events everyone should be wary of.  Read More >> 

Congratulations to our hero Lewis who did two silly things recently; for charity. Read More >>