Due to publish soon, the latest revision of BS 9991 - the UK's key fire safety standard for residential buildings - represents a critical advancement in fire safety regulation. 

The latest RICS UK Residential Property Survey found the UK's residential property sector brightened slightly in July. Average mortgage rates lowered slightly during the month as the market correctly anticipated a rate cut by the Bank of England.

Rickards Oliver is a family business established, owned, and run by husband and wife team Richard Ballam and Monica Ballam. All surveying and valuation work is carried out by Richard who is a Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Building Engineer with over 20 years’ experience.

Expectations forecast a slightly more promising outlook for sales activity across the UK following the general election and the prospect of a fall in mortgage rates.

ISVA are delighted to be planning this year’s annual conference at the British Motor Museum and Surventrix will be exhibiting too! Our team will be on hand to demo Surventrix and answer your questions.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), have today (19 March 2024), launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard following an extensive eight week-long consultation period.