by Alan Pratt | May 29, 2017 | Harrogate, Leeds, Property, Scarborough, Uncategorised, York, Yorkshire
Did you know we are regularly asked to look at new-build homes and carry out a property inspection? This is because the purchasers of the new home are not happy with the standard of work, yet they are told on-site by the builders (how do you know they are qualified...
by Alan Pratt | May 29, 2017 | Harrogate, Leeds, Property, Scarborough, Uncategorised, York, Yorkshire
Over the years I have been asked to look at a lot of properties where the home owner has thought they had strange noises, or indeed ghostly goings-on. Here is what they turned out to be: Someone scratching at the floor – this turned out to be central heating pipes...
by Alan Pratt | May 29, 2017 | Harrogate, Leeds, Property, Scarborough, Uncategorised, York, Yorkshire
Wrong way round? Horse before the cart? How do you know what your house is worth without getting a detailed inspection? The answer is, you don’t. That is why you need a survey. Did you know that most valuations take less than an hour on-site, and they do not really...
by Alan Pratt | May 29, 2017 | Harrogate, Leeds, Scarborough, Uncategorised, York, Yorkshire
If you are selling your property and you make false representations on the TA6 Property Information Form, you could be liable for prosecution. Currently our organisation is working on the reduction in value of a property based on deceit and fraud of someone not...
by Alan Pratt | May 13, 2017 | Harrogate, Leeds, Property, Scarborough, Uncategorised, Yorkshire
What are the main structural elements? Roof, walls and floors. Did you know that black mould is NOT rising dampness? Did you know that one of the biggest problems caused by occupants in properties is condensation? Condensation is a lifestyle issue and not necessarily...
