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The Ground Beneath Our Feet

This is not a prediction that millions of houses will suddenly become unsafe. Nor is it a reason to panic every time a small crack appears in a wall. It is, however, a timely reminder that the ground... Read article

Advanced Thermal Imaging for Damp and Moisture Investigations

At SurveyAll, we continue to invest in advanced inspection technology to provide our clients with a higher level of accuracy and confidence during damp and moisture investigations. We now utilise the... Read article

Half of UK Homes Fail to Sell

Why Nearly Half of UK Homes Fail to Sell, And Why Buyers Should Negotiate Harder Than Ever A recent article by Lisa Isaacs, drawing on Zoopla research, highlighted a striking statistic that many surv... Read article

Beyond the Viewing: A Smarter Guide to Buying the Right Property

As a practising residential surveyor, I have now inspected and reported on hundreds of properties across London and Kent. Over the years, I have noticed a recurring pattern that I find both interestin... Read article

CrackGuide - A New Professional Tool for Crack Assessment and Monitoring

SurveyAll Limited is pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile application designed specifically to assist with the assessment and monitoring of cracks in buildings. The application, called Crack... Read article

What a Property Survey Is and What It Is Not

What a Property Survey Is, and What It Is Not From time to time, I come across a common misunderstanding about property surveys. Some clients think that a surveyor has an almost “X-ray vision&r... Read article

London’s Price Drop Map: Policy, Prime Boroughs, and the Canary in the Coal Mine

Today's discussion about the property market focuses more on what's truly influencing the figures, rather than just the number of properties on offer. The latest UK House Price Index data for D... Read article

How to insulate solid walls so they are breathable and keep original features

“Did I make a mistake? Did I mess up this old building?” These are the questions architect Níall Hedderman posed on his Youtube channel, Real Life Architecture, about an internal w... Read article

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership: What the Latest English Housing Survey Reveals

For many homeowners and buyers, the appeal of a property often comes down to location, design, and potential. But beneath the surface, hidden defects can often turn into costly surprises. The latest E... Read article

Decoding the UK Property Market: Is Now the Time to Buy, or Should You Wait?

The UK economy is currently at a pivotal moment, teetering between stagnation and the risk of recession. This delicate balance has significant implications for the property market, particularly in Lon... Read article

Building Surveyors and AI: The Question That Matters Most

In the age of AI, building surveyors (and many others) are at a pivotal juncture. The founder of OpenAI’s insight, “Figuring out what questions to ask will be more important than figuring... Read article

The short story about the Toasty Terrace and Drafty Dwelling

Once upon a time, on a chilly winter’s evening, two semi-detached houses stood side by side, braving the elements. Let’s call them Toasty Terrace and Drafty Dwelling. Toasty Terrace, the h... Read article

Practical Tips for Annotating Survey Photographs: CLEAR

C – Concise Annotations Keep your annotations concise and to the point. Highlight only the critical defects or features relevant to the survey to avoid overloading the image with unnecessary in... Read article

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill 2024

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill introduces several significant changes designed to improve conditions for leaseholders in England and Wales. These changes aim to make it easier and cheaper for... Read article

Discover the Real World of Surveying: Shadow a Pro!

Welcome to SurveyAll.co.uk, where aspiring surveyors transform classroom knowledge into real-world skills by shadowing seasoned professionals. Are you ready to step out of the theoretical and into the... Read article

Gas and Electrical Checks When Buying a House: What Should You Arrange?

Gas and electrical checks can be important when buying a house, but a Home Survey does not replace specialist testing of these installations. One of the common questions from buyers is whether the ga... Read article

Poor Brickwork Pointing and Damp: When Are They Actually Connected?

Defective pointing can contribute to dampness, but finding deteriorated mortar joints outside and a damp patch inside does not automatically prove that one has caused the other. Pointing is the expos... Read article

Tricks some sale agents use to make you buy a property

It is important to note that this article does not represent all the property sales agents in the UK. Many of them are very professional and uphold the highest industry standards. However, you should... Read article

Buying a house in simple steps

Choosing a Home: Start by determining your budget and the type of property you're looking for. Consider location, size, amenities, and local schools if you have children. Use online property po... Read article

Carbide Moisture Testing in Damp Surveys: What the Test Actually Shows

Electronic moisture meters are useful for identifying patterns and areas that may require further investigation, but sometimes a more direct measurement of moisture within the material is useful. One... Read article

Salt Testing in Damp Investigations: When Is It Actually Useful?

Salt testing can provide useful supporting evidence in some damp investigations, but the presence of salts does not by itself identify the source of a moisture problem. Older approaches to damp inves... Read article

Moisture Meters in Building Surveys: What the Readings Actually Mean

A moisture meter can identify useful moisture patterns, but a high reading does not by itself diagnose the cause of dampness. At SurveyAll we use a Protimeter MMS3 as one of several tools during damp... Read article

London Housing Market Through the Lens of Time – An Updated Perspective

The updated Bollinger Bands chart tells a far more realistic story about the UK housing market than a simple long-term upward line. While the broader trend since the mid-1990s has undoubtedly been upw... Read article

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