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Consumer guides

This area of the website is still under development. We look forward to bringing you a more expansive set of consumer guides. You can find more consumer guides on Find a Surveyor.

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House surveys (UK): the costs, types and benefits of an RICS Home Survey

Discover all you need to know about house surveys, from the different types and associated costs to why you need one.

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Topographic surveys and boundary disputes: how to establish your property’s boundaries

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Property Auctions

A guide for buyers and sellers

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Retrofitting and improving the energy efficiency of your home

There are many benefits to upgrading your home to improve its energy efficiency. These include saving on energy costs, improving well-being and reducing energy consumption to protect the environment.

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Domestic air source heat pumps

Information for people considering installing an air source heat pump in their home.