Advice Hub

At esurv, we’ve made it our business to make the process as easy as possible, and we are here to guide you with specialist advice, surveys, reports and more. Our comprehensive advice hub is full of step-by-step guides for first time buyers, downsizers and those who need help to buy. Owning a home can be stressful, and we are here to give you a guiding hand along the way from the initial scouting out of a property, to the final purchase.

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Knowledge Base

Whether you’re buying a house, thinking of buying a house, or making improvements to your existing home, we’re property experts and we’re here to help.

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Climate change

Plug into our guide to electric car charging points.

You’ve ordered your Electric Vehicle (EV) but what next? If you haven’t already got an…

Energy efficiency

Are solar panels worth the investment?

In this blog, Surveyor, Gary McCrum, explores the economic and environmental case for solar panels…

Maintaining your property

What is Japanese Knotweed?

Japanese knotweed is widely regarded as a nuisance and has long been the subject of…

Moving home

The real cost of buying a home

What are the hidden costs when buying a home?…

Maintaining your property

Conservatories

A conservatory has long been considered a quick and relatively inexpensive way to add much-needed…

Maintaining your property

Does renovating a house add value?

Planning a home renovation project can be a great way to boost the value of…

Energy efficiency

The best ways to insulate your home

If you want to keep your energy bills low and reduce your carbon emissions, installing…

Maintaining your property

How to spot signs of subsidence

Subsidence is a problem that often worries buyers, and for good reason. It can be…

Guide to House Buying

Buying a new home can be stressful and if you’ve never done it before, the process can see daunting. We’re here to help.

Our step-by-step guide to house buying is designed to help address some of the questions you may have as a home buyer and includes:

Tips on finding a property

The difference between a valuation and a survey

Finding a Solicitor and the process to actually completing on your new house.

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Resource Hub

Home Owner Resource Links

We’re experts in many things, but not everything. Fortunately, we know some people who can answer most of the questions you may have about owning or buying a house.

Glossary

We’ve identified the most frequently used terms and included them in a handy glossary that explains everything about the world of surveying and valuation.

Customer FAQs

We’ve pulled together a list of the most commonly asked questions, so whether you’re buying a house, thinking of buying a house, or just keen to understand more about the homebuying process, we’re here to help.