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24 December 2025
Damp and Mould in Survey Reports - An Essential Read
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Kieran McColl
Damp and mould in survey reports: Why “mentioning it” is no longer enoughMost survey failures do not arise because a defect was missed entirely. They arise because something was seen, but not properly explained.Damp and mould are...
5 December 2025
Knotweed - Guest Blog from Emily Grant.
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Emily Grant
Invasive Plants: Data, Diagnosis and “Priceless” Member BenefitsIntroduction (by Andrew McColl):Back in March, we highlighted the rising threat of Bamboo in our newsletter ("Is Bamboo the New Knotweed?"). At the time, we...
21 August 2025
New Kid on the Block - The "Insight" Survey
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
New Survey Debut - Hats Off to Such a Game-Changing Initiative.Seller’s surveys: A fresh tool for a stalled marketAs Chairman of the RPSA, I’m always on the lookout for new initiatives that can genuinely help our profession...
3 July 2025
Condensation, Mould & Teenage Vampires: A Surveyor’s Guide to Risk and Responsibility
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
As building surveyors, we encounter issues with dampness, mould, and condensation on a daily basis. But how often do we pause to think about what's causing it, what’s changed in recent legislation, and just how much our advice...
2 July 2025
Elevating Safety: Essential Work at Height Guidance for Residential Surveyors
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Navigating real-world risks and legal duties during property inspectionsIntroduction: Why height safety matters in residential surveyingResidential property surveying inherently involves tasks that necessitate working at height...
27 June 2025
It All Started With a Phone Call: Navigating Surveyor Liability in a Connected World.
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
I. Introduction: The unseen risks of a simple conversationA seemingly innocuous phone call, a brief email exchange, or even an informal chat can, in the complex world of property surveying, inadvertently open the door to...
1 June 2025
Significant EPC Changes Ahead: How Surveyors Can Prepare for RdSAP 10
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Just when we thought EPCs had settled down, they're changing again—but this time, the updates are substantial. As you are aware, EPCs have been part of the property landscape since 2008, but they haven't had the best reputation...
12 May 2025
What the Law Society's Note Means for RPSA Members
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Andrew McColl - Chairman
Surveying in a Changing Climate: What the Law Society's Note Means for RPSA MembersA friendly heads-up: Why this article matters to youHello fellow RPSA members! We've put this article together because, as you know, the world...
30 November 2023
Why Material Information Is Important for Surveyors
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Alan Milstein, Chairman
3 Minute ReadWhy material information is important for surveyorsOn 30th November 2023, the snappily titled National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) made their long-awaiting (and delayed) announcement...
10 November 2021
Why the RPSA Launched New Snagging Standards
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Alan Milstein, Chairman
Many RPSA surveyors have, from time to time, been asked to carry out snagging surveys on new build property. Often, though, when they have tried to book in for the inspection they have been refused access to the site by the...
