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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.
Retaining Walls
A short explanation of retaining walls, looking at the main types of construction and principal design criteria.
Joining Timbers
When carrying out our surveys we sometimes come across timbers that have been lengthened. In this short blog we will examining the various methods of joining timbers to achieve longer spans and the applications to which they are most suited.
Measured Building Survey with 360 Degree Drone Photography – Queens Head, Eastleigh
Experience the 360 degree drone photography that was used to survey this impressive Victorian pub in Eastleigh - but don't give yourself vertigo!
Sell, Selling, SOLD!
Sell, Selling SOLD! Our Northamptonshire Estate Agency is delighted to have recently agreed sales on these fantastic properties. Read the amazing reviews from vendors and purchasers....
Christmas Comes Early
Christmas comes early at the offices of David Cosby Estate Agents with the surprise appearance of a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a Fortnum & Mason hamper full of delicious treats.
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.
Escape to the Northamptonshire Countryside!
We were absolutely delighted to recently hand over keys and welcome our lovely purchasers to their beautiful new Northamptonshire village home.
Timber Wall Panelling
Timber wall panelling has the potential to arouse suspicion with surveyors. Defects and decay can be concealed behind the panels. However there is also a hidden history behind this internal cladding.
5 Star Review
At David Cosby we would readily admit to being motivated by a keen desire for praise. It is therefore extremely pleasing to start receiving our first reviews through Google and for them to all be 5 Star!
Farthingstone Church – 3D Walkthrough Tour
The Church of St Mary the Virgin - Farthingstone
A 3D Walk Through Tour
Watercolour Planning Drawings
Despite the benefits of Computer Aided Design, on occasion we like to revert to traditional mediums such as watercolour. One such project that required this approach was a concealed boat house on a Northamptonshire lake.
“Build Build Build”
"Build, Build, Build". Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out new regulations that will see radical reforms to the planning system.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Announcement – 8th July 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a temporary Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Wales. The changes have come in with immediate effect and last until 31 March next year.
Another Successful Sale
Another successful sale has now been achieved at David Cosby; this time a detached four bedroom house located in Duston, Northampton. Natasha Cosby who negotiated the sale has been receiving fabulous feedback from all of the parties involved in the transaction.
Virtual Tours
David Cosby Chartered Surveyors are able to offer, at no extra cost, professional 3D virtual tours of every property that they market.
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.
