Property Services - work with Ben

• Did you understand everything in your Home Buyers Report and what is one?
• I've received a letter - what do I do?
• What is an EPC and what are the MEES?
• Does the talk of U-values, rental yield and title plans confuse you?
• The difference between free hold and leasehold?

There are all types of questions that you might have that google might not really help explain clearly.  Too much google and you can be down a rabbit hole of property woes.  We provide clear and concise guidance for property beginners.

With 30+ years living here in Hertfordshire and the home counties,  use our local insider knowledge to find your next home and hold your hand through the purchase process.  We work for you, not commission on behalf of the seller. Services range from insight on affordable or up-and-coming areas with commuting times, access to community groups and schooling options, a short-list of properties or area familiarisation tours to save you time, money and stress and cut the conveyancing confusion.

• Is that damp?
• What is that black mould growing and what do I do about it?
• Should I be worried about that crack?
• Where is this leak coming from and how do I stop it?

These are some of the regular questions frequently addressed by a Chartered Building Surveyor.  We investigate and provide repair advice on what to do to remedy the problem.  Maintenance is completed quicker and cheaper with problems easier to resolve when caught earlier.  We can help you to make the right call and get the job done.   

Do you have a rogue landlord or a nightmare tenant?  We guide you through the minefield of tricky requirements and responsibilities to resolve any dispute.  A bit of perspective and an outsiders view of your dispute can repair the relationship to get you back on track.  Or if not back on track, at least you've taken the appropriate steps to protect yourself, your asset and prove your position.

In a competitive market, maximise the potential of your property so the money is in your pocket, not somebody else's.  We offer advice on which home improvement projects to complete to get more potential buyers over the doorstep and to sell quicker for a higher value.  Every house has a compromise, so work with us to redirect buyers to the selling points of your house.  

It's not about major renovation, but a little bit of re-design and fresh eyes can make selling smoother than you think.  

There is much more to property than being an estate agent with perks to suit everybody, but as a newbie where to start?  We provide advice and guidance to start a career, entry routes, gain accreditation and as a mentor how to navigate the industry so you excel and succeed. 

Services include:

• School/college day career day presentations
• University course guidance and overview of apprentice and graduate programmes
• APC counsellor/supervisor - documentation review, mock assessments
• 1-on-1 advice
• Mentoring