News & Blog

What is a RICS Valuation – And Do You Really Need One?

If you're buying, selling, remortgaging, or just trying to get a clearer picture of your property's value, chances are you've come across the term RICS valuation. But what exactly is it? And do you really need one?

Do You Need a Survey on a New Build?

Looking at buying a new build? Find out if you need a survey, what types are available, and how Nuven Surveyors can help protect your investment with expert advice.

Why Hiring an Architectural Professional Saves Time, Money, and Stress

Thinking about an extension? This blog explains why involving an architectural professional early can save time, reduce costs and avoid common planning and build issues, helping your project run smoothly from first ideas through to construction.

Planning Permission vs Building Regulations: What’s the Difference?

Starting a building project in the UK? This blog explains the key differences between planning permission and building regulations, why most projects need both, and how understanding them early helps avoid delays, fines and costly mistakes.

Buying in Surrey: What to Know Before Booking a Survey

Learn what local surveyors look for in KT postcodes and how expert insight helps you buy with confidence.

Autumn Budget 2025: What It May Mean for the Property Market

The Autumn Budget 2025 brings clearer stability for buyers, sellers and landlords, outlining key tax and market changes that will shape UK property decisions in 2026.

Buying in Bath: Why a Local Survey Matters More Than Ever

Explore the key checks for Bath’s historic homes. See how Nuven Surveyors provides detailed RICS surveys, local expertise and guidance tailored to the city’s unique architecture.

Buying in Poole & Bournemouth: What to Know Before You Book Your Survey

Discover what to know before buying in Poole or Bournemouth. Learn how Nuven Surveyors helps homebuyers with accurate RICS surveys, coastal insights, and clear property advice.

The “5 Year Itch”: Why London Leavers Are Moving Back

Explore the growing trend of ex-Londoners moving back. Learn how Nuven Surveyors supports buyers with accurate RICS surveys, valuations, and property advice.

Help to Buy Ending? Here’s How to Get a RICS Valuation That’s Accepted

If you bought your home with a Help to Buy equity loan, you’ll need a RICS valuation when it comes time to repay, remortgage or sell. What do you need to know?

Freeholder vs Leaseholder: Who Really Owns the Castle?

Not sure on the difference between freehold and leashold? Property ownership in England can be surprisingly complicated. Welcome to the world of freehold and leasehold - here's everything you need to know.

Big changes for buyers: Changes to Stamp Duty from April 2025 and Their Impact on Homebuyers

Everything you need to know about how you could be affected by the changes to Stamp Duty and top tips to help you navigate them.

The Future of Building Surveys: How Drones, 3D Scanning, Thermal Imaging and AI Are Transforming the Industry

Learn more about how drones, 3D scanning, thermal imaging and AI are transforming the industry - but crucially not replacing humans - with expert insights from Scott Moran, Managing Director at Nuven Surveyors.

A First-Time Buyer’s Guide: Buy Your First Home with Confidence

Discover Nuven Surveyors' expert guide to buying your first home with confidence and find out how a home buyers survey can help you avoid costly mistakes.

How RICS Home Surveys Can Save Homeowners Thousands in Unexpected Repairs

Discover how a professional RICS Home Survey can help buyers make informed decisions, prevent financial surprises, and even negotiate a better deal.

Labour’s Housing Target: A Bold Initiative or An Unrealistic Pledge?

Labour has pledged to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years - is this an ambitious yet achievable policy, or another example of political grandstanding that could ultimately fall flat?

Awaab’s Law: What It Means for Landlords & Tenants

Learn more about Awaab's Law, what it means for landlords and tenants, and how Nuven Surveyors can help with independent mould and damp surveys.

Autumn Budget 2024: Fiscal Focus or Real Solutions for the Housing Market?

Are the new housing measures real solutions or fiscal stopgaps? Discover the key changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax, affordable housing funding, and their potential impact on buyers, renters, and the property market

Damp and Condensation

Our surveyors explain how to understand the different types of damp, methods to reduce excess condensation in your home and how the experts at Nuven can help.

Spray Foam

Nuven Surveyors can provide expert advice on spray foam roof insulation. Find out more about its effect on mortgages, property sales & financial implications.

Why Recommend Us?

We're proud to offer many great reasons to recommend us, including detailed, high-quality surveys, personal support, and open communication to guide homebuyers every step of the way.

The Difference Between a Mortgage Valuation and an RICS Home Survey

Our experts explain the differences between two important assessments: the mortgage valuation and the RICS Home Survey. Understand what they mean for your property and how Nuven can help.

Struggling to Hire Good People: A Major Challenge Impacting Business Growth

Nuven owner Mark O'Halloran discusses the challenges of hiring the right people, how this impacts business growth, and what can be done to overcome these obstacles.

Understanding the Differences Between RICS Home Survey Level Two and Level Three

Nuven owner Mark O'Halloran explains the differences between RICS Home Survey Level Two and Level Three, to help potential buyers better understand the condition of a property.

Q & A with Lindsay Davies

Meet Lindsay Davies, one of the amazing, bubbly members of our admin team. Learn more about her typical day, what she enjoys most at Nuven and her advice for any future candidates.

Energy Efficiency around the Home

Our energy efficiency guide is packed with some of the easiest and most cost-effective improvements a homeowner can make to obtain a warmer home and keep more money in their pockets.

Moving From Large to Small (But Growing!)

Our Surveying Director, Scott Moran, talks us through his experiences joining the Nuven team, how the company is growing, and the many great benefits of working for Nuven Surveyors.

12 Months PQE and 6 months at Nuven Surveyors

Claire Austin, AssocRICS, reflects on her first six months with Nuven Surveyors, what she's learnt and the many positive experiences of joining the team.

Who cares about HR... WE do!

Our HR operations manager, Ben Watkins, explains more about the culture at Nuven, how the company's growing, and why it's a great time to become part of the team!

My Nuven journey so far...

Client Relations Manager Beccy Prado talks us through her career progression, an insight into a typical day, and what it's like working for us here at Nuven!

Q&A with Greg Tydd

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Learn more about Maslow's hierarchy of needs from our land manager, Melissa Harris, and discover why Nuven is a truly rewarding, fulfilling place to work.

Q&A with Trainee Surveyor, Matthew Dollery

We speak to Nuven trainee surveyor Matthew Dollery to find out why he chose a career in surveying, what persuaded him to work for Nuven and the advice he'd give to future candidates.

Training & Development

Learn more about the many great reasons to pursue a career in surveying, plus details of the tailored training programmes available from Nuven.

New homes are great. There's just one snag...

If you've bought a new-build home, you're probably expecting it to be absolutely perfect. Unfortunately, though, even the best new homes can have issues, but Nuven Surveyors are here to help.