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Welcome to our hub for property related articles and information from our Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents and Architectural Technicians.
Welcome to our hub for property related articles and information from our Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents and Architectural Technicians.
A Beautiful Place to Work – Now with Amazing Facilities
David Cosby were delighted to be instructed to assist with the planning and design of a new Conference, Gymnasium and Cafeteria at Blisworth Hill Farm Business Park. The facilities are now complete and, once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, the office staff at Blisworth Hill Business Park are very much looking forward to making use of them.
3D Virtual Property Tours
David Cosby Chartered Surveyors are able to provide 3D virtual property tours as standard on all of the properties that we market.
A Period Cottage in Need of Renovation and Extension
Occasionally, one project leads to another. Our Building Survey Report highlighted considerable potential for extension, refurbishment and remodelling of this period cottage in Pury End.
A Successful House Sale!
First time buyers Vanessa and Jermaine have recently moved into their home which overlooks the tree-lined Grand Union Canal. Along with the vendor and the conveyancer, they have some very complimentary words to say about the Estate Agency Service provided at David Cosby.
Contracts Prevent Disputes
For all but the simplest of projects it is very important to ensure that you enter into a contract before giving your builder the go-ahead. A written contract can help to protect both parties interests and avoids unnecessary disputes that can become protracted and expensive.
Photogrammetry – Sharing Cultural Heritage
By constantly developing and improving our photogrammetry technology we can share our cultural heritage digitally to a wider audience.
Current Government advice for property professionals and public involved in home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Government has provided further advice for Property Professionals and Public on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Sarking Felt Problems
Sarking felt provides a secondary defence against windblown rain to a roof. Its failure can lead to water damage and more serious defects. Please click for more information.
Oriel College Oxford – Timber Frieze Printable Mesh
Our 3D model of this important piece of history from Oriel College Oxford is progressing nicely. We have now captured all the required photos of the frieze from every conceivable angle and recorded the additional information necessary for reference, scale and correct exposure.
Hendon Hall Survey
Hendon Hall in north London is a beautiful Grade II Listed, 18th-century manor house. It was twice used as a school before being converted into a hotel in 1911 and, during WWII, it was closed briefly for use as an RAF convalescent home. Since then it has achieved fame for accommodating the England football team during their victorious World Cup campaign in 1966.
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING COVID-19
Procedures have been adopted within the practice to ensure that we are able to continue providing our normal high level of service, whilst ensuring that we take all necessary precaution to reduce the risks posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Surveying for Preservation
We take great pleasure in measuring and recording a diverse range of buildings and individual architectural features; however, on occasion we are asked to survey something slightly out of the ordinary.
Drone Photography Videos and Photogrammetry
Our trained operatives at David Cosby Chartered Surveyors are able to undertake aerial mapping, surveying and image capture to a high degree of accuracy and resolution.
A Professional Estate Agency Service
Talking to Natasha Cosby to find out a bit more on this new family run Estate Agency.
A HISTORY OF HOUSING
The History of Housing. A brief tour through the main British architectural periods. How old is your home? Do you know your Pre-fab from Palladian?
Rising Damp – Real Problem or Ruse
Many damp problems are caused by other issues rather than rising dampness. In most cases these problems can be relatively simple to remedy.
Cracks in Buildings
Most cracks in buildings are not of structural concern but it's important to know when something more sinister is the cause.
