One of the most contentious areas in the draft Home Survey Standard (HSS) is how surveyors should deal with services - the electrics, gas, water, heating, and ventilation that make a home li...

Buying a home is a big expensive deal. When something goes wrong, the financial loss can be devastating, but the emotional toll is just as real. A home survey should reduce that risk. Survey...

Buying a home isn’t just a transaction; it’s a leap of faith. In that moment, what people want from us is simple: clarity, confidence, and a sense that someone has their back.

That’s what a...

AI is changing how we work as surveyors. From writing reports faster, how we engage with clients, manage our case files and admin, even generating social media posts and website content. But...

If you’re a sole practitioner or run a small surveying firm, having a plan for business continuity is essential. And that includes knowing how to find a locum surveyor you trust.

When you w...

Recently, I've become increasingly aware of serious concerns involving surveyors and firms operating in housing disrepair and expert witness roles.

Unfortunately, this sector often attracts...

As a surveyor, your professional credibility is one of your most valuable assets. Clients and consumers often perform simple online checks to verify credentials or address concerns, and even...

One of The Surveyor Hub's most popular questions is recommendations for Professional Indemnity Insurance Brokers. And in truth, there is never a straightforward answer or one standout recomm...

As surveyors, we aim to provide our clients with accurate, reliable, and professional services. Meeting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulation requirements is essenti...