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RICS advise on buying a property in Spain

The Spanish Registrars Association has joined forces with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in Spain (RICS), and the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP), to publish a guide that outlines key dos and don’ts for buying a property in Spain. AIPP Champion and deliver buyer education and protection. They also look to uphold best practice through […]

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Dawson Overseas Property Surveys

Dawson & Associates expands its overseas property portfolio with a bespoke selection of unique villa offerings across Southern Spain. The Dawson property listings are highly exclusive – individually chosen due to inspired features whether contemporary or traditional. These are properties that are only listed following a thorough building survey (a service that is rarely included or offered […]

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Looking to buy a property in the sun?

With over 40 years of property experience, Dawson Surveyors knows that the final rung on the desired property ladder for many UK residents is not the house on home grounds, but actually the second home abroad. France and Spain often present the best opportunities – their sunny climes and low-cost short-haul flights mean investments are […]

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From Scrums to Property Surveys

RICS displayed a passion for more than just property this week with a “fantasy rugby league” evening. Whilst similarities were cast between the professions in terms of a need to tackle focussed team efforts and to encourage up-and-coming “players” from all backgrounds, it seemed obvious that the main requirement of the event was to join […]

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The Value of Property Valuations

The Telegraph recently published an article comparing the value of two similar properties… in this case, the term “value” is being used strictly in reference to the market price. Both properties are for sale in the range of £4.25 million. 

The first property provides: 64 bedrooms 88 acres A ballroom A history dating back to 1700 […]

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Pardon? What exactly is a chartered surveyor?

Words: Jenny Seed Tell me again, I didn’t quite understand… Some years ago, the Guardian ran an article by Leo Benedictus explaining that there is no way of explaining what it is that a Chartered Surveyor does… or at least, that’s what Benedictus thinks! I would have said that it was quite simple really. A […]

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