Surveying a Property Beside a Railway: Vibration, Cracks, Noise and Valuation Evidence

Around 5.7 million homes in England sit within 100 metres of the operational rail network, yet most buyers instruct a survey without any specific checklist for railway-related risk. Surveying a property beside a railway, covering vibration, cracks, noise and valuation evidence, requires a structured approach that goes well beyond a standard Level 2 check. Get […]
Bank Rate Set to Rise to 4% on 5 November 2026: What Kingston Buyers and Sellers Should Do Before Thursday’s Decision (November 2026)

Fifty-four out of sixty-three economists polled by Reuters between 12 and 14 October now expect the Bank of England to raise interest rates on Thursday. If they are right, it will be the first increase in Bank Rate since August 2023, reversing a run of six consecutive cuts that only ended just before Christmas 2025. […]