Half of UK Homes Fail to Sell
May 17, 202618mEp. 34S1
Why nearly half of UK homes fail to sell, and why buyers should negotiate harder than ever.
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Building Surveyor’s Diary
Hosted by Tom from SurveyAll · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 33 episodes
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33
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About this podcast
“Building Surveyor’s Diary” is a podcast where I share real-life insights from the field, exploring legal disputes, disrepair cases, and broader housing issues that affect homeowners, tenants, and buyers across the UK. From mould and damp problems to market trends, property valuations, and contract pitfalls, each episode uncovers practical advice and expert observations to help you navigate the challenges of owning or living in a home.
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About the host
Tom from SurveyAll hosts Building Surveyor’s Diary, a education show with 33 episodes published.
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Beyond the Viewing: A Smarter Guide to Buying the Right Property
May 11, 202620mEp. 33S1
Buying a property is about far more than attractive interiors and emotional first impressions. In this episode, Tom Sikorski from SurveyAll shares practical guidance based on real surveying experience across London and K
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The House Buyer’s Lens: Seeing Beyond the Surface
Mar 29, 202620mEp. 32S1
A practical, experience-led guide to buying a house in the UK. This episode takes you through the legal process, the limitations of professional advice, and the hidden risks that often go unnoticed. It is designed to hel
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Why 1930s Houses Are Now Becoming HMOs
Mar 27, 202620mEp. 31S1
A factual exploration of how ordinary British family homes have been transformed into high-density HMOs, driven by planning constraints, housing shortages, and investment incentives. This episode connects rising property
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How Did Ordinary UK Homes Become So Valuable?
Mar 22, 202644mEp. 30S1
In this episode, I examine original 1930s property brochures from Bexleyheath and Barnehurst to uncover how ordinary suburban homes evolved into some of the most valuable assets in the UK. By comparing historic prices wi
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Why global shipping pulled UK mortgage deals
Mar 12, 202613mEp. 29S1
This episode revisits that concept as global tensions begin to impact financial markets and mortgage lending conditions. Recently, hundreds of mortgage products have been withdrawn in a short span, while borrowing costs
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London’s Property Price Drop: Policy, Prime Boroughs, and the Canary in the Coal Mine
Mar 2, 202619mEp. 27S1
In this episode, we examine the latest London house price data and explore why some central boroughs have recorded double-digit declines, while outer areas such as Bromley and Havering have continued to grow. We look bey
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Rainfall Clay and the Future of British Housing Foundations
Feb 15, 202613mEp. 26S1
In this episode of The Foundations of Building Surveying, I examine the extraordinary rainfall patterns affecting the UK in 2026 and explore what they mean for the hundreds of thousands of late-Victorian and interwar hou
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Book Introduction - Cracks in Residential Buildings
Jan 25, 202621mEp. 25S1
Cracks in Residential Buildings: A Visual Guide to Structural Movement and Common Defects is a practical, easy-to-use reference written for homeowners, buyers, landlords, and property professionals. Based on real residen
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The Evil is in the Details
Oct 11, 202531mEp. 24S1
This short episode highlights how surveyors can lead the way towards a more transparent and reliable property market. It showcases SurveyAll’s proactive approach with its Pre-sale service, a comprehensive, digital system
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Clay, Cracks and Victorian Houses
Aug 29, 202523mEp. 23S1
In this episode of we explore one of the most common but often misunderstood issues in London housing, the effect of shrink–swell clay soils on Victorian terraces. Through the example of a typical two-storey mid-terrace,
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Unmasking Damp
Jul 20, 202511mEp. 22S1
Welcome to today's podcast, where we delve deeply into a widely misunderstood but crucial topic in residential property surveying: accurately detecting and interpreting dampness in buildings. We'll explore why moisture r
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Roof Coverings - Slate, Tile, Felt, and Modern Composites
May 25, 202524mEp. 21S1
Explore how roof coverings in Britain evolved from thatch and clay to slate, felt, and modern composites. This episode examines the materials, systems, and design choices that shaped roofing practice, including conservat
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Bitumen and Asphalt – Roofing and Damp Protection
May 11, 202518mEp. 20S1
This episode explores bitumen and asphalt, two essential materials used in roofing, damp-proofing, and tanking. We trace their geological origins, historical use in ancient and modern construction, and their roles in UK
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Timber - From Primitive Shelters to Engineered Solutions
May 10, 202523mEp. 19S1
In this episode, we trace the evolution of timber as a building material, from primitive shelters shaped with stone tools to its resurgence in modern sustainable construction. We explore how timber’s natural properties,
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Concrete – A Fascinating Story and Applications
May 5, 202525mEp. 18S1
In this episode, we explore the history, science, and modern applications of concrete, from ancient Roman innovations to today’s high-rise structures. We discuss the evolution of cement types, the role of reinforcement,
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Decoding Home Survey Ratings
May 1, 20259mEp. 17S1
In this episode, we unpack the meaning and misuse of RICS condition ratings green, amber and red, and explore why context, judgement, and communication are as important as the colours themselves. From liability-driven re
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Building Lifespans - From Castles to Cavity Walls
May 1, 202521mEp. 16S1
In this episode, we explore the true lifespan of buildings around the world, from ancient Japanese timber frames and Italian stone dwellings to Victorian terraces and modern brick homes in the UK. We separate design inte
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The Legal Foundations of Property Transactions and Surveying
Apr 27, 202517mEp. 15S1
In this comprehensive episode, we explore the legal foundations of property transactions, examining when a contract becomes binding, buyers' rights to change offers, and how surveyors' liabilities are structured. Essenti
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Stone - Natural Variants and Their Regional Use
Apr 12, 202518mEp. 14S1
This episode explores stone as a building material, from its geological origins to its enduring role in architecture. We cover UK stone types, how stone is quarried and used, why it’s both durable and beautiful, and what
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Building Surveyor’s Diary is hosted by Tom from SurveyAll. The show is categorised under education (how to) and has published 33 episodes.
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Building Surveyor’s Diary has published 33 episodes.
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