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Here you'll find a comprehensive overview of all the topics we cover, from essential insights on EPCs, detailed guides on floor plans and Land Registry requirements, to the latest updates in surveying best practices and industry news. Dive in to explore our expert articles, designed to equip homeowners, landlords, and property professionals with the knowledge they need.
CAD Design
CAD Design or Computer Aided Design refers to the process of using computers to help within a design process. Many industries use this process. There are many different computer programs that offer CAD design services from simple 2D creation software… Read more about CAD Design
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Drawing Scale
A scale bar or drawing scale is applied to a floor plan that needs to be scaled from. These types of surveyed building plans might include architectural drawings, planning application drawings or floor plans used by interior designers. A floor plan w… Read more about Drawing Scale
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Energy Conservation
Energy conservation and the use of energy is a subject that we take an interest in at Harpr Surveyors. We all want smaller electric and gas bills and there is a way to lower your monthly or quarterly outgoings… through energy saving methods. Al… Read more about Energy Conservation
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EPC
EPC or Energy Performance Certificates are required when selling or letting your property in the UK. Harpr Surveyors have been offering EPCs for a long time and completed over 10,000 certificates. If you are renting your house or flat, you will need … Read more about EPC
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Floor Plan
A Floor plan or house plans help you with the identification of the geography of a property. They are the visual representation of a house. We use floor plans to ascertain the size of properties on the market as well as helping with the placement of … Read more about Floor Plan
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Land Registry
Land Registry compliant title and lease plans are essential documents in the complex landscape of property ownership and transaction. These meticulously prepared plans provide a clear and accurate graphical representation of a property’s bounda… Read more about Land Registry
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Measuring
Property measuring is what we do best! We aim to get your plan back to you after our Quality Control checks. This can be as little as 24 hours. We measure the entire property from top to bottom. This gives us the data to create your floor plan, scale… Read more about Measuring
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MEES
MEES or the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard came into effect on 1st April 2018. Since then, any property being rented is required to have an EPC rating of E or higher. Many properties have an EPC rating below an E so we have to work had to improve… Read more about MEES
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Property Tools
Property Tools for Property Professionals At Harpr Surveyors, we know that efficiency, accuracy, and presentation are everything in the property industry. That’s why we’ve created and curated a growing collection of property tools – designed sp… Read more about Property Tools
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Reduce Waste
Waste is any material that is discarded after it has served its purpose. It can come from homes, businesses, and industries. Waste can be a problem because it pollutes the environment, takes up space, and can be a health hazard. There are many things… Read more about Reduce Waste
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SAP EPC
Understanding SAP Assessments SAP stands for Standard Assessment Procedure, which is the UK Government’s approved method for assessing the energy performance of residential buildings. It provides a calculation of how energy efficient a home is and ho… Read more about SAP EPC
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Scale Block Plan
If you’re preparing a planning application or registering land with the HM Land Registry, a professionally prepared scale block plan is essential. This type of drawing—typically at a scale of 1:200 or 1:500—shows your property and its immediate… Read more about Scale Block Plan
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