SERVICES
We offer a wide variety of property services
VALUATION SURVEYS
Residential; Commercial; Lease Extensions; ATED/SDLT/CGT
BUILDING SURVEYING
Dilapidations; Section 18 Valuations; Project monitoring; Building Surveys; Rights of Light; Party Wall
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Residential; Commercial; Block Management; Single unit management
Rent Reviews
Commercial; Residential; Lease Renewals
What's new on the blog
Rights of Light VS Sunlight and Daylight: What’s the difference?
There are several factors to consider when planning or proposing a development. Whether you’re the developing party or a neighbour, it is important to know the basics of Rights of Light, Sunlight and Daylight. Before understanding their differences, let us first discuss each assessment. Rights of Light A right to light is a legal right[…]
Things you can do to make your property ‘winter-ready’
The winter season is fast-approaching! With temperatures dropping and evenings getting longer, now’s the best time to carry out vital checks to make sure your property is winter-ready. For a peaceful and comfortable winter, here are a few things that can help your property survive the cold (and colder) months: Check for damages One of[…]
Condensation and what to do about it
Condensation Condensation occurs when warm air that contains water vapour comes into contact with cold surfaces. The water vapour then cools down and releases the water which turns into liquid droplets. Causes of Condensation Everyday activities at home can cause condensation. These activities include: Cooking Showering Drying laundry indoors Changes of temperature when using central[…]
How to increase the value of real estate before sale
Today’s article is a guest post from Best London Removals – enjoy! In the dynamics of today, it is a common procedure for many people to try to sell their property on the real estate market. As with any other transaction, the goal is to obtain the maximum value against the estate we plan to[…]
Would you ignore a major problem for your dream home?
Home buyers are ignoring major problems in bid to bag their ‘dream’ home. In research conducted by Atom Bank, respondents admitted that they had overlooked common issues such as damp, central heating, electrical and roof problems. 67% had overlooked the potential existence of asbestos. 82% admitted not looking out for Japanese Knotweed. More than[…]
Rights of Light – What is it?
With calls to build on the green belts and inner cities becoming increasingly built up – right to light law is becoming a serious issue for both developers and neighbours. What is Right of light? A Right to Light is a common law issue. Once a window on a property has been in place for[…]
Brexit Blues – What’s next for the property market?
The property market is going through turbulent times. With Brexit shaking things up and no clear forward path, many are asking…which way is the wind blowing? Find out what our experts think with the October 2019 trends update, covering: UK economic health Housing market – sales Housing market – overseas investors Mortgage lending Commercial market[…]
Toxic Leasehold Contracts – how to avoid falling victim
Buying a leasehold property means that you don’t own the land, but that you rent it from the freeholder for a long period of time (usually 125 years upwards). All of the restrictions and conditions are set out in the lease (hence ‘leasehold‘). Toxic leasehold contracts have made the news recently for their large liabilities.[…]
How long is my survey valid for?
When you’re shopping around for the right survey and surveyors for you, you might ask yourself these questions. What survey should I get? How long can I keep it for? How useful will it be in the future? Whether you go for the Building Survey, Homebuyer’s Report or Condition Report will depend on how much detail[…]
Beware the Beetle!
Can you recognise the signs of a beetle infestation? There are a number of different varieties of beetles in the UK. Different materials attract different species of beetles into homes and gardens. The different types of materials that beetles feed on are garden plants, wood, fabric, hair/fur, leather, packaged foods and stored grains. There are[…]
About US
The type of clients we work with and assist on a daily basis can be purchasers, investors, owners and occupiers ranging from international institutions to private individuals.
Anderson Wilde & Harris team of professionals take pride in being a proactive / versatile firm of property surveyors specialising in Residential / Commercial valuations, RICS Homebuyer Surveys and Building Surveys for private individuals, high street banks, local / national businesses, property developers, estate agents and legal professionals. The in-house team of professionals assist clients on a daily basis on a diverse range of property related issues such as Party Walls, Boundary Disputes, Rights of Light, Building Regulations, Rent Reviews, Lease Renewals, Lease Extensions, Arbitration, Project & Property Management matters. We can also provide expert witness representation / advisory services to landlords and tenants.
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