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The Flawed Focus of Scottish Home Reports: Valuation Over Condition

In Scotland, the home-buying process is governed by a unique set of regulations, one of which is the requirement for a Home Report. While...

Mitchell Fotheringham

Apr 10, 20243 min read

Whether you're purchasing a property or planning to renovate your current home, getting a building survey done is an essential step in...

Mitchell Fotheringham

Jul 10, 20233 min read

Introduction: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been a valuable tool in assessing and improving the energy efficiency of...

Mitchell Fotheringham

Jun 30, 20233 min read

Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapour present in the air. It affects our daily lives in many ways, from how we feel indoors...

Mitchell Fotheringham

May 19, 20233 min read

Image of an injected DPC with a plant growing out of it showing that it is retaining moisture. As a proud owner of a traditional...

Mitchell Fotheringham

Apr 19, 20234 min read

Woodworm, also known as wood-boring beetles, are insects that can cause significant damage to timber in buildings, leading to the...

Mitchell Fotheringham

Apr 13, 20234 min read

Relative humidity (RH) is the measure of how much moisture is in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at a...

Mitchell Fotheringham

Apr 3, 20232 min read

Condensation in a bathroom caused by a lack of ventilation and promoted mushroom growth Condensation is a phenomenon that occurs when...

Mitchell Fotheringham

Mar 27, 20232 min read

The notion of “rising damp” as a distinct phenomenon has been widely challenged in recent years, with many experts arguing that it is a myth

Mitchell Fotheringham

Mar 25, 20233 min read