Blog | Listed Building Surveys

EPC Exemption for Private Rental Properties

There is a possible exemption from compliance with the Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) for older houses that are in the private rental sector.
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Costs, Quotes and Repair Expectations

You should try to get realistic estimates of the numerous costs that will be involved for repairs to the property before you exchange contracts and proceed with the purchase.
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Potential Deal-Breakers when buying a Listed Building

If you know before you purchase a property that there are things that you want, or need, to physically change then seek further advice now. Do not assume that you will be able to do whatever you want to the property.
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More Liesegang Rings

As a continuation of my occasional observations, these Liesegang rings were seen in a cellar in Oxfordshire
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Magazine Article on Damp Surveys of Traditional Buildings

I wrote an article which was published in the Nov/Dec 2020 issue of Listed Heritage magazine
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Iron Pyrites in Slate

The rust stains sometimes seen in cheaper slates are impurities of naturally occurring iron pyrites. As well as being unsightly, this will also lead to premature ageing and failure.
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