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PREPARE FOR THE UPTURN by Charles Dawson, Dawson Surveyors There is no doubt that the procrastinations and uncertainly over Brexit has had a serious detrimental influence on the domestic and commercial property markets.  This has resulted in the stagnation of values and in many instances a fall.  The London market has had a significant reduction […]

There are many things to think about when buying a property and many people overlook the importance of getting their own independent survey. A lot of buyers assume that their mortgage valuation is enough, but as many later find, it isn’t sufficient for the purchaser of a home. What is a mortgage valuation? A mortgage […]

What is a compulsory purchase order? A compulsory purchase order (also known as a CPO) allows specific bodies to purchase land or a building already owned by someone. This usually happens if the application is for the greater good of a local area. The application can be made by a local authority, as well as […]

Louis Hawkins, a Building Surveyor at Sussex based surveyors Dawson & Associates talks us through a typical day.

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Sussex Listed Property can be beautiful and can make a great investment. Listed properties do however also come with regulations, so it’s worth knowing fully what you’re getting in to before committing to buy a listed property.  You’ll want to consider everything from running costs to the permissions needed to make any alterations, so with […]