Types of damp: condensation, penetrating and rising damp explained
2 October 2025
There are three main types of damp in UK homes: condensation, penetrating damp and rising damp. Alongside these, surveyors also see damp
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Awaab’s Law landlord responsibilities: how to comply in practice
28 August 2025
Awaab’s Law landlord responsibilities come down to one thing: when you become aware of a serious hazard in a social home, you
What is Awaab’s Law? A guide for landlords
5 June 2025
Awaab’s Law is a legal duty on social landlords in England to investigate and fix serious hazards in their tenants’ homes within
Preparing for a schedule of condition: a practical checklist
15 May 2025
Preparing for a schedule of condition properly is the easiest way to make sure the finished record covers the whole property and
Understanding the calcium carbide test: purpose and procedure
15 November 2024
A calcium carbide test measures the moisture content of a small sample of masonry, mortar or plaster drilled from a wall. Unlike
Relative humidity and how it can promote condensation
8 November 2024
Relative humidity and condensation are closely linked. Condensation forms when moist air meets a surface cold enough to cool that air to
What is subsidence? Signs, causes and what to do
21 August 2024
What is subsidence? In property terms, subsidence is the downward movement of the ground that supports a building, which drags the foundations
What is a schedule of condition and who should get one?
14 August 2024
So, what is a schedule of condition? It is a written and photographic record of the condition of a building at a
Full repairing and insuring lease: 12 things to check before you sign
7 August 2024
A full repairing and insuring lease (FRI lease) makes the tenant responsible, directly or through a service charge, for repairing the premises
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