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30 September 2026

Buying a Victorian House? What to Know Before You Make an Offer

Buying a Victorian house? Learn about damp, roofs, movement, timber and alterations, plus why a Level 3 Building Survey is recommended for period homes.

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30 September 2026

Buying a Victorian House? What to Know Before You Make an Offer

Victorian homes continue to be among the UK’s most sought-after properties. From high ceilings and generous room sizes to original...

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7 August 2026

The Biggest Change to UK Home Buying in a Generation and What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

In June 2026, the UK Government published the Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap, setting out a series of proposals...

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8 January 2026

House Prices Start 2026 on a Cautious Note: What Buyers Should Know

The first house price data of 2026 has arrived, and it paints a picture of a market catching its breath...

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27 March 2024

Why Choose Arnold and Baldwin Over Other Chartered Surveyors?

10 reasons why you should choose Arnold & Baldwin Chartered Surveyors We are a modern, professional & friendly firm of...

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21 February 2024

8 reasons why you need a home property survey

We have all those property survey answers and more… In the UK, 42% of homeowners need unexpected work done to...

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21 February 2024

Buying new build still needs homework, it needs a snagging list!

What is a Snagging Survey? A Snagging Survey (or snagging list) is a visual survey done by a surveyor to check...

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6 February 2024

On the move? This is your essential home moving checklist…

We help home moving to go more smoothly in every way we can – that includes giving you this handy...

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14 February 2022

Embracing Technology to Enhance Your Property Experience

Property expertise meets innovation Our approach combines trusted data sets with the latest technological tools to support our hands-on inspections....

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3 February 2022

Dream home or worst nightmare?

At this stage it is worth asking yourself, do you know exactly what you are buying? A property is one...

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