Both real estate agents and selling privately are ways of selling your property. What to consider mainly is the risks and benefits involved in both ways. Selling privately usually avoids the better part of costs that are involved when using real estate agents. Moreover, real estate agents are professionals therefore they usually give knowledge and they can also protect your property legally. Selling property privately has several risks despite of the reduced costs involved. It can be time consuming, all the price settings will be determined by you, you will be involved in marketing which is a hectic process, arranging and negotiating processes will be performed by only you. Real estate agents add an advantage when selling your property despite the costs involved. They also ensure your property is in... Read More »

A leaking roof is a lot more serious an issue than you might expect. It converts into a loss of money, thanks to the heat-loss, but, in addition, the leaking water is the real cause for concern. Water, when it is in a place it’s not supposed to be, to can cause damage in a number of different ways: Standing bodies of water can be a breeding ground for nasty bacteria, which in turn causes ill-health in those around it. Moisture in general can allow a variety of fungal life to grow, which can also be damaging to your health. Moisture can cause some materials to rot or erode. If your support beams are made from wood then this is a serious problem which could mean thousands in repair costs.... Read More »

In the rush to get a house, it is something which often gets overlooked, but it is vitally important to pay for a building survey before you sign the contract. Even if there are no visible problems with the property, any number of things could be lying just under the surface, including: Termites eating away at the flooring and structure. Water damage from leaks in a roof and guttering, or ground water damaging the foundations of the building. Damage to weight bearing walls. Poor electricity circuiting which needs to be replaced. Damaged plumbing system. Whether your potential home’s structure is made of wood or brick, problems with that structure can be very costly. Having such a cost appear out of nowhere is something nobody wants when they’ve just signed up... Read More »

Roofing surveys are used to discover information about the roof that is being surveyed, and they are usually done, specifically, to find water and heat leaks. These are actually pretty big issues for a building, with water leaks potentially causing unknown damage for years before it becomes apparent (unless you pay for a roof survey), and heat loss can also cost a lot of money if it persists for a while. There are a variety of methods and tools which are used in a roofing survey to detect if there are any problems, and depending upon which of these methods you choose / need, you’re going to pay for a different amount of money for the service. A few types of roof surveys are electronic leak detection, infra-red thermal imaging,... Read More »