Advice Hub

When purchasing a property there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Our advice hub is here to help by providing you with information and guidance regarding potential problems that you may encounter.

Common Defects
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Common Defects

Asbestos

Asbestos was commonly used in construction as insulation, but is now well known to have carcinogenic properties and is classified as extremely toxic.

Cracks and subsidence

Sometimes cracks can be the first sign of a structural issue in your home.

Damp

Damp can be an off-putting discovery when buying a new home, and untreated damp can lead to health concerns and structural issues in a property.

Guttering and drainage

If left untreated, guttering and draining problems can cause significant damage.

Invasive plants

Japanese knotweed is becoming more well known but not ever home buyer is a botanist and it pays to know what could be growing in the garden of your new home.

Roofs and fascias

Roofs and the fascias around them are an integral part of your home but are often neglected or ignored, falling victim to a case of out of sight out of mind.

Buyer guides

Whether you’re buying a property for the first time or the fifth it can be stressful . We’ve put together these guides to help give you all the information you need for a smooth and stress free purchase.

First time buyer guide

Get your questions about the process of buying a new house from start to finish answered.

Buy to let landlord guide

We’ve put together some tips on how to get the most out of your property as a landlord.

Buying and selling glossary

Buying or selling your home and find yourself confused by the terms found in your survey or valuation? We have you covered!

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Looking for more information on your mortgage valuation?

When reviewing your mortgage application, your lender may enlist the specialist advice of a RICS Valuer to help them decide how to fund the property you are buying, or remortgaging. At SDL Surveying, we are instructed to provide valuations for a range of national lending organisations.

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