The Surveyor's Journal: This Month
The Surveyor's Journal is the blog from York based RICS Surveyors Goodby Martyn Ltd compiling a selection of the latest news, articles, know-how, insights and helpful information from RICS Surveyors about residential property surveys, valuations, property defects, house prices, building pathology, Yorkshire and more.
What's happening with house prices in Yorkshire in 2025?
April 2025
Latest News
It's already April 2025 and the first 3 months have flown by. With the Stamp Duty nil-rate threshold coming to an end and the uncertainty in the wider economy, UK house prices have remained relatively stable so far, according to data from Nationwide Building Society. But, what is actually happening with house prices in Yorkshire?
How to decide which RICS Home Survey is for you & your property?
April 2025
Helpful Information
You've found the right home for you. But how do you choose the right property survey for you, the property and your needs? Where do you start?
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In this informative guide we go through the different survey options and how to choose best.
Structural condition vs. structural integrity: what you need to know
April 2025
Articles
Is structural condition the same as structural integrity? We see some RICS (and non-RICS) Surveyors claim that their survey will assess or determine the structural integrity of a property. We explore the difference between structural condition and structural integrity.
What to do after receiving your RICS Home Survey Report?
April 2025
Insight & Know-How
You've found the right home for you. But how do you choose the right property survey for you, the property and your needs? Where do you start?
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In this informative guide we go through the different survey options and how to choose best.
Last Month from The Surveyor's Journal
What's the point of a property survey?
March 2025
Insight & Know-How
Describe the key features of the service and how users can benefit from it.
5 common residential property defects
March 2025
Helpful Information
Describe the key features of the service and how users can benefit from it.
Buying a flat? Consider this...
March 2025
Articles
Describe the key features of the service and how users can benefit from it.
The Surveyor's Journal: Area Guides
Selby
2025
Insight & Know-How
Learn about Selby and the surrounding areas from RICS Surveyors carrying out clear and precise property surveys and valuations.​
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York
2025
Insight & Know-How
Surveying and valuing homes and flats in York is a privilege from York Minster, The City Walls, The Shambles, The River Ouse, The History & Architecture...
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Leeds
2025
Insight & Know-How
Roundhay Park, Golden Acre Park and Temple Newsam Park are just a few wonderful open green spaces in the city of Leeds for great walks...
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Harrogate
2025
Insight & Know-How
Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and Pateley Bridge in stunning North Yorkshire, there's something for everyone. An area guide from RICS Surveyors...