Why have house prices fallen this month?
Rightmove’s monthly House Price Index shows that average asking prices of new sellers coming to market have fallen by 1.7% this month, to £360,197.
Leigh & Bransford Badgers Team Sponsorship
Carpenter Surveyors is proud to announce that it will sponsor Leigh and Bransford Badgers for the upcoming season.
What is the difference between a survey and a valuation?
It is common for people to confuse a valuation with a survey. The two are actually very different from one another.
When deciding whether to conduct a survey, here are some key differences to keep in mind.
Potential Base Rate cut bodes well for Autumn housing market
Average asking prices have remained stable overall and are still 0.4% higher than a year ago, despite a monthly dip. The average asking price of a home in Great Britain dropped by -£1,617 (-0.4%) to £373,493.
A guide to choosing the perfect house
The purchase of a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life, and you should do some research to make sure you choose a home that is right for you today and tomorrow. To help you choose the perfect house, we outline the key aspects you should consider.
The benefits of choosing a local surveyor
The process of buying or selling a property is something most people only do a few times in their lives and it can be a daunting one, particularly when it comes to making a decision about a survey.
Carpenter Surveyors welcomes Charles Riley to the firm
Carpenter Surveyors is delighted to welcome Charles Riley to the team, as it looks to continue its growth across the Midlands.
What is the RICS Level 2 Home Survey?
If there are any issues with the property, you need to ensure they can be addressed in a cost-effective manner without affecting your budget before you make a purchase.
What the Autumn Statement 2023 means for the housing market
40,000 new homes to be built, 95% mortgage guarantee scheme extended, and Local Housing Allowance unfrozen.
Homes are still unable to sell because of rogue spray foam firms
Dodgy spray foam installers continue to target homeowners, leaving their homes unsellable.
Carpenter Surveyors Welcomes Guy Source to the Team
Carpenter Surveyors is delighted to welcome Guy Source AssocRICS as Director.
Guy will provide Surveying and Valuation services in Three Counties (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire) and the Cotswolds.
Welcome to the team Laura!
Carpenter Surveyors welcome Laura Sugars as Customer Service Assistant within the Admin department! Laura will play an instrumental role in our customer enquiries, bookings and supporting our surveyor team.
Should I lower my asking price to increase my chances of selling?
Right now, homes that are stuck on the market are seeing the greatest price reductions. Do you know what to do if you're thinking about selling yours?
Sellers of homes with improved EPC ratings see ‘green price premium'
Saving money on energy bills continues to be the biggest reason people make green improvements to their homes. According to our research, 78% of homeowners would make changes to reduce their energy bills.
What is included in each property survey?
Whenever you purchase a new home, you should have a qualified surveyor inspect the property. Even when the property appears to be in good condition and has been built to a high specification.