With the Bank of England’s recent interest rate cut to 3.75%, confidence is returning to the housing market—particularly across Essex, where many buyers have been waiting for the right moment to move. Lower mortgage rates certainly help affordability and monthly cash flow. B...

NEW FLASH! AMSURVEYS NEWS: ANDREW TO PRESENT SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR & SURVEYING SME AWARDS AT THE NEGOTIATOR AWARDS 2025 AMSurveys is delighted to share that our director, ANDREW MCCOLL, has been invited to present the SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR and SURVEYING SME AWARD at _The Negotiat...

WITH HOUSE PRICES, MORTGAGE RATES AND TAXES ALL SHIFTING ONCE AGAIN, HERE’S A SIMPLE BREAKDOWN OF WHAT THE AUTUMN BUDGET 2025 REALLY MEANS FOR ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE UK HOUSING MARKET. While some measures are aimed at businesses, plenty of the changes will affect everyday hom...

We’re delighted (and quietly proud) to share that AMSURVEYS has been shortlisted in the _Independent Surveyor of the Year_ category at this year’s NEGOTIATOR AWARDS — the UK’s largest and most prestigious celebration of the property industry. The irony isn’t lost on us...

SELL SMARTER, MOVE FASTER: WHY THE NEW SELLER’S SURVEY IS A GAME CHANGER Selling your home is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also be stressful. The number one worry for most sellers is this: _what will the buyer’s surveyor find?_ Will it knock thousands off the p...

Hello there! The news is out: the Bank of England has just cut its base interest rate. If you're a first-time buyer or a home-mover, you're probably wondering what this actually means for you. In a nutshell, it's good news for borrowers, and it could be the little nudge you've b...

I’m delighted to see an idea I’ve long championed finally come to fruition: national awards recognising surveyors in their own right. For years, I thought the profession deserved a moment in the spotlight, and now—thanks to The Negotiator and RPSA partnership—it’s final...

ANDREW MCCOLL, FOUNDER & SENIOR PARTNER OF AMSURVEYS, has been appointed as a voting member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) Council — the UK’s most influential cross-industry construction body. This is a proud and significant moment, not just for Andrew personally,...

Well, now, isn't this exciting news! We're absolutely THRILLED to announce that our very own Andrew McColl, the driving force behind AMSurveys and, as many of you know, the CHAIRMAN & PANEL DIRECTOR OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION (RPSA), has received a special ...

HOMEOWNERSHIP IS A GRAND ADVENTURE, but it often comes with its fair share of head-scratching moments, especially when you're looking to improve your cherished abode. Fear not, fellow property enthusiasts! Andrew McColl, Chairman of the Residential Property Surveyors Association ...

Buying a home can feel like roulette with a six-figure stake. To tip the odds, AMSurveys—headed by RPSA Chairman Andrew McColl—has released a free, fully-illustrated PDF: "Top Tips for Savvy Home Buyers: Navigate Your Purchase Like a Pro." Download it now from the TIPS & ADVI...