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February 21, 2024 All, Building Surveying, Thought Leadership, Valuations admin

How Japanese Knotweed is Squeezing Property Prices

In the world of real estate, there are few green monsters as notorious as Japanese knotweed. This invasive plant first made its way to Britain in the 19th century, touted as a decorative garden plant. Little did anyone know the lasting effect it would have on the property market and real estate law. Characterised by […]

November 6, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Team Showcase admin

Meet Karen Singh – Our expert Party Wall Surveyor

Party Wall surveying has changed over the years. Interpretation of the Party Wall etc. Act (1996) and associated case law can cause disputes to become quite nuanced. When you are faced with differences of opinion and interpretation, who better to help than someone who has over 10 years of experience working on Party Wall matters? […]

October 19, 2023 All, Building Surveying admin

The Dangers and Difficulties of Damp

Damp in properties is a serious issue when it occurs. From health issues to structural damage, an excess of moisture can have significant effects on individuals and business owners. Many of the materials we use in construction contain moisture which dry out both during and after the construction process. However, if these are not allowed […]

September 18, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Commercial Property admin

How Forfeiture and Relief clauses benefit landlords and tenants

Commercial leases are beneficial to both the landlord and tenant in many different ways. However, leases also contain an element of risk which both landlords and tenants need to be aware of and take steps to protect themselves against. In addition to the break option clauses we discussed in a recent blog, one way landlords […]

September 4, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Commercial Property, Dilapidations admin

Break options – What they are and how to exercise them

It is little wonder that many companies have been left struggling after the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, followed closely by the effects of the war in the Ukraine and the ongoing cost of living crisis. At times like these, companies that can no longer afford the rents for their commercial units may well […]

July 17, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Construction admin

What Are the Benefits of Drones in Construction?

The use of drones in construction has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and for good reason. Drones are able to provide a range of benefits that can help improve safety, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the key advantages that drones can […]

April 12, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Valuations admin

A closer look at Care Home Valuations

In our blogs we have recently been taking a closer look at some of the specialist valuations we carry out on a regular basis. This time we shift the focus to care homes. In many ways these valuations are similar to those carried out when calculating the value of a hotel. However, there are a […]

March 20, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Valuations admin

How To Value a Hotel – The Basics Explained

When it comes to property valuations, hotels differ from many other class of property, because they are operational assets. This means that there are factors that need to be taken into account when determining the potential value of the property that are not taken into consideration for other commercial properties. Knowing what to look for […]

December 12, 2022 All, Building Surveying, Commercial Property, Residential Property, Valuations admin

What exactly are Use Classes?

Sometimes it is good to remind ourselves of some of the basics in the world of property. This month we do that by looking at use classes, and how these have changed in the last couple of years. The term Use Classes refers to the category each property is assigned to. The category defines what […]

October 17, 2022 All, Building Surveying, Construction, Dilapidations, Residential Property, Rights of Light, Valuations admin

Shared experience is the backbone of AWH’s CPD training

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.” This is equally true in property, where building regulations and safety standards are consistently under review. As experts in property, our team of chartered surveyors and valuers are always on top of these changes, ensuring our clients get the very best service. At […]

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