Home Surveys and Heritage: What Buyers Should Know About Older Homes in Altrincham

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Altrincham is renowned for its charming period properties, Edwardian terraces, and Victorian villas, but purchasing an older home in this area comes with unique considerations. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, understanding how home surveys intersect with heritage homes is vital. This guide covers everything buyers need to know about home surveys … Read more

5 Things Your Mortgage Valuation Won’t Tell You: But a Full Survey Will

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When you’re buying a property, especially for the first time, it’s easy to assume that your mortgage valuation will flag everything important. But that’s a dangerous, and potentially costly, assumption. Your lender’s mortgage valuation is not designed to protect you. It’s designed to protect them. If you’re relying solely on a mortgage valuation report, you … Read more

What Is ‘Minimum Intervention’ in Building Conservation and Why Does It Matter?

When it comes to building conservation, especially for heritage or listed buildings, one principle stands above the rest: minimum intervention. But what does this concept really mean, why is it so widely adopted in conservation work, and is it always the best approach? This article explores the cost implications, potential drawbacks, alternative conservation strategies, and … Read more

Chemical Damp Treatments: When Are They Really Necessary?

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Chemical damp-proofing treatments are widely marketed as quick, affordable fixes for moisture problems in buildings—particularly rising damp. But in truth, they are frequently oversold, poorly applied, and often unnecessary, especially in older or traditionally built properties. In this article, we cut through the sales pitch to explore when chemical damp treatments are truly justified, how … Read more

Why a House Survey is Essential in Birmingham

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Thinking of buying a property in Birmingham or the wider Midlands area? Investing in a pre-purchase survey could save you thousands and offer invaluable peace of mind. As a chartered building surveyor with extensive experience across the region, I’ve seen first hand the hidden defects that catch homebuyers off guard, especially in Birmingham’s diverse housing … Read more