Comparing Traditional and Modern Methods in Measured Building Surveys

Comparing Traditional and Modern Methods in Measured Building Surveys Every construction, renovation or development project starts in the same place: someone needs to know exactly what they’re working with. Wall thicknesses, floor levels, roof pitches, the awkward angle where two extensions meet a hundred years apart — none of it can be guessed at. Get […]

A Worked Financial Viability Assessment Example (Step by Step)

A Worked Financial Viability Assessment Example (Step by Step) Most guides explain what a financial viability assessment is. Very few actually show you the maths. This post walks through a worked example — a simple, hypothetical scheme — so you can see exactly how the numbers decide whether a development can deliver its affordable housing. […]

Benchmark Land Value & EUV+ Explained | Blackacre

Benchmark Land Value and EUV+ Explained Benchmark land value is the single most contested number in a financial viability assessment. Get it right and the rest of the appraisal has a fair foundation. Get it wrong — or try to inflate it — and the whole case falls over in front of the council’s independent […]

Material Choices and Conservation: How Surveys Inform Repair Decisions

Material Choices and Conservation: How Surveys Inform Repair Decisions Historic and listed buildings have so much character and care packed into their walls. But keeping them in good shape isn’t always simple — especially when it comes time for repairs or upgrades. If you pick the wrong materials, you risk hurting the building’s structure, its […]

Inspection equipment we use for our Listed Building Surveys

Inspection equipment we use for our Listed Building Surveys When we carry out surveys on listed buildings across London, Sussex and the South East, we never rely on a quick visual check and a couple of basic pin probes. These historic properties demand far more careful investigation. Their thick walls, hidden timber frames and traditional […]

FVA for Mixed-Use and Residential Schemes: What Developers Need to Know

FVA for Mixed-Use and Residential Schemes: What Developers Need to Know Mixed-use and residential developments are becoming increasingly complex, particularly in areas where planning policy, housing demand and land values all intersect. For developers, demonstrating that a scheme is both deliverable and policy-compliant is often a key requirement in the planning process. This is where […]

Recent examples of RICS Level 3 Building Surveys in Sussex

Recent examples of RICS Level 3 Building Surveys in Sussex If you’re buying a property in Sussex, a RICS Level 3 Building Survey is a key report needed before your purchase. It will provide you with important information and risk assessment so you can position yourself properly. Older homes, especially Grade II listed ones, hide […]

Measured Building Surveys for Heritage and Complex Structures: Case Studies and Insights

Measured Building Surveys for Heritage and Complex Structures: Case Studies and Insights Surveying old buildings—or anything with complicated layouts—is never simple. You’ve got wonky floors, strange corners, historic tweaks, and fragile materials all mixed together. It’s tough to pin down reliable measurements. That’s why Measured Building Surveys are crucial when you’re dealing with heritage sites […]

Diagnosing Common Structural Issues in Timber-Framed and Historic Buildings

Diagnosing Common Structural Issues in Timber-Framed and Historic Buildings Historic buildings sit at the heart of the UK’s architectural story. There’s just something special about old timber-framed cottages or those stately, centuries-old townhouses – the details, the quirks, the sense of history. But let’s be honest, age comes with challenges. The way builders put these […]