We have written quite a lot about which type of building survey is best for your potential new home, such as What's in...
Residential Articles
Project Management – Residential
We had previously carried a project management role for some external works for this client and they recently came...
December 2018 House Prices
House prices haven't dropped this much since the 2012 London Olympics! Rightmove, the UK’s number one property portal...
We are moving on 13th March 2017!
After 10 years in The Small Office, it's lived up to its name & we are moving! Chawton Hill has grown steadily but...
15 Questions to Ask Before Buying a House (Updated 2023)
15 house buyer questions to ask before buying a house According to this article, the average homebuyer in the UK makes...
Building Surveys – The Chawton Hill Way
The world of building surveys is very competitive. Just Google 'building surveyor in Surrey' and you will return over...
First-time buyers need help
First-time buyers are facing the perfect storm of housing issues - a shrinking stock of entry level properties,...
Modern Methods of Construction
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have been a recurring topic for many years. At last weeks Conservative Party...
Should you rely on a desktop mortgage valuation? (Updated 2023)
What is a desktop mortgage valuation? As the name suggests a desktop mortgage valuation is carried out by a surveyor...
Homeowners Take Serious Financial Risk
Rising property prices are stretching budgets more than ever before. Many people are scaling back on the level of...
Housing Planning Act 2016
The new Housing Planning Act 2016 came into effect a couple of months ago. We've digested the content and have...
Fire Damage Insurance Claims
Like the rest of our Disaster Consultancy Services, we understand fire damage and have years of experience in helping...