Joshua Weston BSc (Hons) MRICS 
When planning renovations or development work on a historic building or site, it’s essential to consider its heritage value. This is where a Heritage Impact Statement (often part of a broader Heritage Impact Assessment) comes in. But what exactly is it, and why do you need one? This blog breaks down the key aspects of … Read more
When you’re buying a new house, you want reassurance that your future home is structurally sound, free of hidden problems, and isn’t going to lead to costly issues in the future. This is where a house survey (RICS Home Survey) comes in. A RICS Home Survey provides a professional assessment of your new property’s condition, … Read more
Purchasing a home is a big step, and if you’re exploring homes of non-standard construction, there are a few additional factors to consider. Non-standard construction properties don’t fit into the traditional categories of brick-and-mortar builds and often require extra diligence during the buying process. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to … Read more
When leasing a property, it’s essential to understand a term that often catches commercial tenants and landlords off-guard—dilapidations. Put simply, dilapidations refer to any repairs or maintenance required to return a property to the condition as set out in a lease agreement. If you’re a commercial tenant or prospective commercial tenant, understanding your dilapidation liabilities … Read more
If you’re a landlord or business owner looking for a way to protect yourself from dilapidation or damage claims, you should consider a schedule of condition report. This gives you peace of mind that you’ll be able to protect yourself from any future false claims. But, first things first, what is a schedule of condition? … Read more
There are over 2.8 million landlords in the UK, and although it is a tenant’s responsibility to take good care of the property over the duration of their lease, sometimes these reapers go beyond general wear and tear – this is where a dilapidations assessment comes in. A proactive approach is most cost-effective when it … Read more
Planning construction works on your property can be stressful, especially if the job you are planning to do is carried out on or near a shared wall, impacting an adjoining owner. In this instance you will need a party wall agreement, but what exactly does this mean? Our surveying experts are here to tell you … Read more
Whilst some people may think a survey isn’t essential when purchasing a property, seeking advice from an impartial and experienced chartered surveyor is incredibly important. It can help make purchasing easier and give you a clear property overview. The experts at Fourth Wall have compiled this guide to guide you through a pre-acquisition survey. But … Read more
The current cost of energy has brought energy efficiency and improving thermal performance into sharp focus in the eyes of homeowners, commercial tenants and landlords alike. Many properties are old or traditionally built, meaning that they are energy inefficient and not fit for a net zero future. So what is retrofitting? Retrofitting is the process … Read more
As an owner of one of Sheffield’s vast array of terraced houses, it’s important to understand their history. This includes everything from why they were built and what traditional building methods were used to the expertise needed to ensure their structural integrity. As experienced Chartered Building Surveyors, we have had the privilege of exploring numerous … Read more
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