Maintaining information security standards
e.surv’s Information Security Management System “continues to be well-maintained and supported”, according to BSI – the UK’s industry standards body.
54% rise in suspicious activity reporting
Guns, rifles, drugs and hoards of cash, are just some of the things our surveyors have uncovered during routine home inspections over the last year, as we saw a 54% rise in our reporting of suspicious activity.
Boost for innovation
Innovation continues apace at e.surv. Building on our technological improvements, we continue to create new ways of doing things, to enhance our service for clients and their customers.
First-time buyers: their changing presence in the housing market and predictions for the future
Here we review the role of first-time buyers in the housing market and the implications for associated professions and industries.
Implications of the new HMO legislation
In our latest technical paper, we look at the implications of the new HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) legislation.
Strong mortgage performance continues into June
Approval levels improve on stellar May. Greater proportion of loans go to small deposit borrowers. First-time buyers enjoy greatest success in Yorkshire.
Which RICS survey is best for me?
Buying a house is probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, and you’ll want to be reassured you’re spending your money wisely. A RICS survey can potentially save you thousands of pounds…
Average house price in England and Wales is £303,960
Price growth in London. All regions saw annual growth in June, led by the North East, up 3.7%. West Midlands topped the conurbation table at 5.4% growth. Transactions down by 8% year-to-date to June 2018.
Spotting the signs of subsidence
Subsidence can be difficult to spot, expensive to fix, insure and potentially affect resale value. Here we look at what subsidence is and how to detect it.