Sussex Surveyors https://sussexsurveyors.com/ Approachable, Independent, Knowledgeable. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:55:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Damp Staining on Chimney Breasts: The Hidden Role of Salts in Plaster https://sussexsurveyors.com/damp-staining-on-chimney-breasts-the-hidden-role-of-salts-in-plaster/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/damp-staining-on-chimney-breasts-the-hidden-role-of-salts-in-plaster/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:53:11 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=3058 If you’ve noticed unsightly brown or yellow staining on a chimney breast, your first instinct might be to assume you have an active damp problem, perhaps a leaking roof or defective flashing. While that can sometimes be the case, there’s another, often overlooked culprit: salt contamination within the plaster.   While that can sometimes be […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/damp-staining-on-chimney-breasts-the-hidden-role-of-salts-in-plaster/feed/ 0 Lease Extensions & Collective Enfranchisement: What Leaseholders Need to Know https://sussexsurveyors.com/lease-extensions-collective-enfranchisement-what-leaseholders-need-to-know/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/lease-extensions-collective-enfranchisement-what-leaseholders-need-to-know/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:22:34 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=3043 For many property owners across Sussex, particularly those in flats and converted buildings, leasehold ownership is a familiar structure. However, as leases shorten and property values come under pressure, more leaseholders are exploring their options, most commonly lease extensions and collective enfranchisement.   At Sussex Surveyors, we regularly support clients navigating these processes, helping them […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/lease-extensions-collective-enfranchisement-what-leaseholders-need-to-know/feed/ 0 Planning a Home Extension? Essential Party Wall Advice for the New Year https://sussexsurveyors.com/planning-a-home-extension-essential-party-wall-advice-for-the-new-year/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/planning-a-home-extension-essential-party-wall-advice-for-the-new-year/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:14:12 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=3030 Party Wall advice for homeowners planning extensions, loft conversions, and structural works The New Year often brings fresh ideas, new plans, and long-awaited projects finally moving off the wish list. For many homeowners, that means extending, renovating, or improving their property to better suit modern living. At Sussex Surveyors, we regularly help homeowners navigate Party […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/planning-a-home-extension-essential-party-wall-advice-for-the-new-year/feed/ 0 What Block Managers Really Need from Surveyors in 2026: Lessons from the Front Line https://sussexsurveyors.com/what-block-managers-really-need-from-surveyors-in-2026-lessons-from-the-front-line/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/what-block-managers-really-need-from-surveyors-in-2026-lessons-from-the-front-line/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:36:46 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=3020 Exploring the shifting pressures, needs and expectations within block management Across the South East, the landscape of block management is shifting. Leaseholders are exercising their Right to Manage more frequently, managers are inheriting increasingly complex buildings, and major works programmes are becoming more demanding both technically and in terms of communication. To better understand how […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/what-block-managers-really-need-from-surveyors-in-2026-lessons-from-the-front-line/feed/ 0 Lease Extensions: Why Acting Early Can Save You Thousands https://sussexsurveyors.com/lease-extensions-why-acting-early-can-save-you-thousands/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/lease-extensions-why-acting-early-can-save-you-thousands/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:33:59 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=2976 How Sussex Surveyors helped a client secure a successful lease extension by combining expert valuation with proactive planning. When purchasing a flat, many buyers pay little attention to the length of the lease, often focusing instead on location, budget, and lifestyle fit. Yet, as years pass, the consequences of overlooking lease terms can come back […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/lease-extensions-why-acting-early-can-save-you-thousands/feed/ 0 Knowledgeable Surveyors: Essential Tools for Block Management Disputes https://sussexsurveyors.com/knowledgeable-surveyors-essential-tools-for-block-management-disputes/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/knowledgeable-surveyors-essential-tools-for-block-management-disputes/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:46:00 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=2967 How Sussex Surveyors helps block managers resolve disputes with authority, clarity, and robust evidence Block management isn’t just about oversight and maintenance, it’s also about being prepared. When disputes over party walls, service charges, landlord/tenant disrepair or substandard workmanship arise, having expert evidence can make all the difference. Sussex Surveyors’ Expert Witness service offers block […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/knowledgeable-surveyors-essential-tools-for-block-management-disputes/feed/ 0 Why Independent Surveyors Are Essential for Block Management https://sussexsurveyors.com/why-independent-surveyors-are-essential-for-block-management/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/why-independent-surveyors-are-essential-for-block-management/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:27:49 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=2942 Managing a residential block is no small task. From regular maintenance to major repairs, proper supervision is essential. It matters for owner-occupiers, landlords, and absent owners alike. Choosing a surveyor who is independent from the managing agent can make all the difference. Why Independence Matters When surveyors are linked to the managing agent, conflicts of […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/why-independent-surveyors-are-essential-for-block-management/feed/ 0 Sussex Surveyors Expands into Commercial Property Management with Acquisition of Oldfield Smith & Co  https://sussexsurveyors.com/sussex-surveyors-expands-into-commercial-property-management-with-acquisition-of-oldfield-smith-co/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/sussex-surveyors-expands-into-commercial-property-management-with-acquisition-of-oldfield-smith-co/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:41:31 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=2775 Sussex Surveyors LLP is delighted to announce the acquisition of Oldfield Smith & Co, marking an exciting new chapter as we expand into Commercial Property Management. This strategic move brings together two well-respected firms, both founded on the same core principles of professionalism, integrity, and outstanding client service. The newly established Commercial Property Management arm […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/sussex-surveyors-expands-into-commercial-property-management-with-acquisition-of-oldfield-smith-co/feed/ 0 These winter months are long… https://sussexsurveyors.com/these-winter-months-are-long/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/these-winter-months-are-long/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=2599 By Rebecca Jenkins As we head into this chilly season, it’s hard not to feel the cold creeping in! While we’re all eager for Spring to arrive, those cold snaps just keep rolling in. As a Building Surveyor there is one property ailment that is so common at this time of the year… the dreaded […]

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]]> https://sussexsurveyors.com/these-winter-months-are-long/feed/ 0 The Surveying Industry From a Female Perspective – Podcast Featuring Beccy Jenkins https://sussexsurveyors.com/the-surveying-industry-from-a-female-perspective-podcast-featuring-beccy-jenkins/ https://sussexsurveyors.com/the-surveying-industry-from-a-female-perspective-podcast-featuring-beccy-jenkins/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:15:32 +0000 https://sussexsurveyors.com/?p=2475 Chartered Building Surveyor Beccy Jenkins joined the Love Surveying podcast, with Michaela Perry-Kay to discuss the industry from a female perspective Beccy spends a vast majority of her time with Sussex Surveyors working on party wall matters, writing specifications of works and inspecting defects in residential homes. She enjoys the personal interactions that take place […]

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