The team (mainly Rosie) has put together some articles which highlight the importance of the role of the surveyor.
What Your Surveyor Looks For
Cracks in walls often raise red flags for homebuyers - but not all cracks are signs of serious structural problems. Some are completely normal, especially in older properties or buildings that have …
What you need to know
Whether you're renting, owning, or managing a property in Devon and the South West, it’s not uncommon to hear concerns about damp and mould. These terms are often used together – sometimes even …
How to Get Your Home Ready for Viewings and the Surveyor’s Visit
Selling your home can be one of the most exciting - and stressful - experiences in property ownership. You’ve agreed on a price, listed the property, and started booking viewings. But according to UK …
The key to maintaining Traditional Buildings
When we talk about breathability in buildings, what we’re really referring to is vapour permeability - the ability of building materials to allow water vapour to pass through them. This doesn’t mean …
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has recently published a draft Home Survey Standard (2025) for consultation. This draft sets out proposed updates to the way surveyors deliver …
Spray Foam Insulation in Roofs: A Surveyor’s Guide for Homeowners, Buyers and Lenders
Spray foam insulation has become a popular retrofit solution in many homes across Devon, Exeter, North Devon, and the wider South West - but it’s also one of the most misunderstood and contentious …
A Victorian House Case Study
At Nova Surveyors, we’re often asked to investigate damp and mould issues in older properties - particularly Victorian homes that weren’t designed with today’s expectations of comfort, insulation, or …
What is it and who is it for?
As proud members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), all of our surveyors are RICS-regulated, with additional professional memberships across organisations such as the Chartered …
Which one do you need?
Choosing the right type of property survey can be confusing, especially if you’re weighing up cost, level of detail, and what’s actually included. In this guide, we explain the key differences …