Academy / Property Focus

HPI News - January 2012 The January data shows that London experienced the highest monthly and annual increases in average property value with movements of 2.5 per cent and 2.9 per cent ...

RICS have published this useful guide, to answer some of these common questions: 'What is the distinction between the alternative building surveys on offer?' 'What is the ...

Most houses in England and Wales are freehold. This means that the owner has a right to remain on the land and in the house in perpetuity (forever) or until he sells or transfers it, at which point ...

The definitive guide to the world of international prime residential property, The Wealth Report is produced by Knight Frank in conjunction with Citi Private Bank. An annual publication, it ...

The Property Ombudsman guide highlights the most important matters to be considered and to be aware of when dealing with estate agents during your search for a property to buy. For Guide ...

Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. Conveyancing also includes the various searches and checks and any final tasks following the ...

As the world's largest professional body for chartered surveyors, RICS offers clear, impartial, expert advice on the issues raised in this guide: What is subsidence and how is it ...

Energy Performance Certificates – what they are Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) give information on how to make your home more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. ...

The 2010/2011 CML yearbook and directory is a free online one stop shop for insightful opinion and comprehensive lender and service listings for the UK mortgage market. With comprehensive contact and ...

RICS is the world's leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction. RICS Regulation is about setting standards across the ...