As we have specified many times in the past, a valuation is NOT a survey. It is important to understand the differences between each as […]

  As a first-time buyer, it’s difficult to know exactly where to start when buying a property. Below are some general tips to help yourself prepare […]

  Some of the things you would usually ask your surveyor on a call can be done via Sidedoor saving both parties time. Things like comparing […]

  The survey that is right for you depends on many different factors. This usually is based on the below:   The age of the property […]

  A house, home or property survey involves an inspection of a property which is undertaken by a qualified surveyor, who then converts the information gathered […]

  The price of a home survey varies significantly based on a variety of factors including the type of survey, the size of the property, the […]

  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional body promoting and enforcing the highest international standards in the valuation, management and development of […]

  Red book Valuation A red book valuation is one which involved a RICS surveyors creating a valuation report that adheres to the strict criteria that […]

  Sidedoor is an independent RICS Surveyor quote comparison and booking website connecting surveyors to homebuyers who require a property survey. What’s more, we are a […]