Valuation & Survey

The Surveyors Club was formed as far back as 1792. However, the foundations of the current organisation started to properly take shape when 20 surveyors met at the Westminster Palace Hotel. Under the chairmanship of John Clutton, they appointed a sub-committee to draw up resolutions, bye-laws and regulations.

Watsons @ 100 Years: 1890-1990 Following our surveyor finding an old key-tag celebrating ‘Watsons (1890 – 1990) 100 years of Home Selling’ while carrying out a survey on a property on Napier Street in Norwich, this inspired us to look back into the archive and remind ourselves how the firm celebrated its centenary.Our archives show the firm held an auction of water colour paintings at Norwich...

House prices have fallen 0.1% over the last year while market activity continues to improve with a higher supply and more sales agreed. Here’s the latest on the UK housing market from the Zoopla House Price Index for May 2024. The average house price in the UK is £264,300 as of April 2024 (published in May 2024). Property prices have remained the same month on month and have fallen by 0.1% (£210) compared to a year ago.

Whether you've received a red condition rating in your Home Survey or discovered underlying issues in your Building Survey, understanding the next steps is crucial. We are here with your guide to addressing poor property survey results.

Led by the top-of-the-ladder sector, the average asking price of property coming to market this month reaches a new record of £375,131. Momentum continues in the spring selling season with more buyers, sellers and agreed sales than last year. However, the market remains price-sensitive, while higher than anticipated mortgage rates and long completion timelines pose additional challenges.

Our Valuation & Survey team provide a fantastic service and regularly receive great feedback praising their professionalism, communication and general greatness. We thought we would take the time to spotlight our Surveys Team and some of the fantastic feedback they have received recently. If you are on the fence about whether to choose Watsons, check out the reviews below. Haven't reviewed...

Are you in the process of buying a property or just curious about what those mysterious condition ratings in home survey reports really mean? You're not alone! In the world of property transactions, understanding these ratings is crucial. They hold the key to uncovering potential issues, estimating repair costs, and making informed decisions about your future home. In this blog, we'll break down the code behind these condition ratings.

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 “Almost (98 per cent) younger homeowners - those aged 18-34 - said they’d make green changes to their property if they had the option to.” This stark result from Coventry’s research shows there is a growing trend and interest in sustainability, especially for future generations of homeowners who are drawn to green solutions that enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Green...

There is often limited understanding among consumers regarding spray foam modification to their property and its impact on valuations, home surveys and lender decisions. The RICS have released a Consumer Guide on Spray Foam with and impartial advice.