Valuation The valuation of ‘real assets’ such as property is a complex process and is affected by an almost infinite number of variables,...

Often it is not possible, within the boundaries of a building survey or other report, to inspect areas above 3 metres (the extent of a...

There is a relatively new kid on the block, that is Help to Buy. This process occurs where a buyer, usually First Time Buyer, takes...

Clean sweep Okay the tenant has left and the property looks clean enough WRONG!  You never know what’s lurking behind that cupboard or...

It’s worthwhile working on the assumption that Building Regulation approval is required, which is obtained via the Local Development...

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LEASEHOLD & FREEHOLD In a nutshell, the freehold owner owns the land and building present on the site...

So you’re thinking of buying a house with solar PV already installed and wondered how much, if anything, they add to the price you will...

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As with any property, fire is an ever present risk. This is particularly so when talking about properties with thatch type roof...

Well the new Estate Agency Codes of practice are now live, i.e. those issued by the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team. The...

In high demand market conditions, such as those currently being experienced in parts of the UK, the demand for a particular property may...

More and more people are swapping their hectic London & Home Counties lifestyles for the leafy and rural lifestyle benefits provided by...

Firstly you should note, planning requirements change over time and different planning authorities may well interpret and/or manage...

At Castle Surveyors Limited we believe in helping our clients as much as we can, understanding that moving home is a complex and...

Lymington /ˈlɪmɨŋtən/ is a port town on the west bank of the Lymington River on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire,...

The landowner may well be liable for trespass if she/he decides to enter a neighbour’s land without their permission, without contractual...

The pros and cons of what to consider if you are looking to buy, or already own, a home with a flat roof. In Victorian houses, flat roofs...

In the mid-1800s Sandbanks was a wild and remote piece of Dorset. During the previous century however, this little sandy landmass...

Having managed both small and large, commercial and residential property portfolios across the UK, more recently in the Hampshire and...

Below are some examples of feedback received from clients, I’d like to thank all those clients who have contributed feedback and really...