Residential Building Surveyors https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:37:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore in a Building Survey https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/red-flags-you-shouldnt-ignore-in-a-building-survey/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:35:41 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=5705 When you’re buying a property, a building survey is one of the most important steps in protecting your investment. However, while surveys can bring peace of mind, they can also...

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]]> Your Guide to Buying Property in St Albans https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/your-guide-to-buying-property-in-st-albans/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:01:55 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=5634 A historically significant area that dates back to Roman times, St Albans is now a popular destination for homeowners thanks to its position on the London commuter belt. With top-performing...

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]]> What Should you do After a Poor Survey Report? https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/what-should-you-do-after-a-poor-survey-report/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:41:29 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=5576 Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but it can quickly turn stressful if the property survey comes back with bad results. A property survey is a vital part of...

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]]> When can and can’t you use your permitted development rights? https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/when-can-and-cant-you-use-your-permitted-development-rights/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:48:33 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=5564 Thinking of sprucing up your home with an extension, porch or new garden building? As a homeowner, you have certain permitted development rights that allow you to make minor changes...

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]]> Your guide to Japanese knotweed https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/your-guide-to-japanese-knotweed/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:13:41 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=5498 Japanese knotweed may look attractive, but this invasive plant spells trouble for UK homeowners. Introduced...

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]]> How to choose a surveyor for a period property https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-surveyor-for-a-period-property/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:23:41 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=4741 However, not all old buildings are worth the purchase price. One of the most important things you can do as a house buyer is to commission a comprehensive building survey...

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]]> Why a mortgage valuation is not enough https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/why-a-mortgage-valuation-is-not-enough/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:49:02 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=4733 Home buyers who have found their dream home and had their offer to buy it accepted may think it’s all plain sailing from here, as long as their lender approves...

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]]> Does a crack in the wall always mean subsidence? https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/does-a-crack-in-the-wall-always-mean-subsidence/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:38:07 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=4727 Buying a property is a major financial commitment, which is why you need to make sure that the building you have your eye on is in good condition before you...

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]]> Recently Surveyed Properties (July 2021) https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/recently-survived-properties-july-2021/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:26:58 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=4688 The post Recently Surveyed Properties (July 2021) appeared first on Residential Building Surveyors.

]]> Latest Properties Surveyed in February & March https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/latest-properties-surveyed-in-february-march/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:36:03 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=4665 The post Latest Properties Surveyed in February & March appeared first on Residential Building Surveyors.

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]]> Properties Surveyed in December 2020 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/blog/properties-surveyed-in-december-2020/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:38:40 +0000 https://www.alanrancesurveyors.co.uk/?p=4577 The post Properties Surveyed in December 2020 appeared first on Residential Building Surveyors.

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