Building Surveyor’s Diary – Details, episodes & analysis

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Building Surveyor’s Diary

Tom from SurveyAll

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 33

“Building Surveyor’s Diary” is a podcast where I share real-life insights from the field, exploring legal disputes, disrepair cases, and broader housing issues that affect homeowners, tenants, and buyers across the UK. From mould and damp problems to market trends, property valuations, and contract pitfalls, each episode uncovers practical advice and expert observations to help you navigate the challenges of owning or living in a home.

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Half of UK Homes Fail to Sell

Season 1 · Episode 34

Sunday, May 17, 2026 • Duration 18:19

Why nearly half of UK homes fail to sell, and why buyers should negotiate harder than ever.

Beyond the Viewing: A Smarter Guide to Buying the Right Property

Season 1 · Episode 33

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 20:21

Buying a property is about far more than attractive interiors and emotional first impressions. In this episode, Tom Sikorski from SurveyAll shares practical guidance based on real surveying experience across London and Kent, helping buyers understand what to look for before committing to a purchase.

From choosing the right location and understanding different property types, to spotting warning signs, avoiding sales pressure, and carrying out proper due diligence, this episode provides a structured and common-sense approach to buying with confidence.

Whether you are a first-time buyer, investor, or moving up the property ladder, this episode may help you avoid costly mistakes and make more informed decisions before exchanging contracts.

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The House Buyer’s Lens: Seeing Beyond the Surface

Season 1 · Episode 32

Sunday, March 29, 2026 • Duration 20:55

A practical, experience-led guide to buying a house in the UK. This episode takes you through the legal process, the limitations of professional advice, and the hidden risks that often go unnoticed. It is designed to help buyers think independently, ask the right questions, and avoid costly mistakes when purchasing older properties.

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Why 1930s Houses Are Now Becoming HMOs

Season 1 · Episode 31

Friday, March 27, 2026 • Duration 20:50

A factual exploration of how ordinary British family homes have been transformed into high-density HMOs, driven by planning constraints, housing shortages, and investment incentives. This episode connects rising property values, failed housing policy, and the growing impact on neighbourhood stability and quality of life across London.

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How Did Ordinary UK Homes Become So Valuable?

Season 1 · Episode 30

Sunday, March 22, 2026 • Duration 44:44

In this episode, I examine original 1930s property brochures from Bexleyheath and Barnehurst to uncover how ordinary suburban homes evolved into some of the most valuable assets in the UK. By comparing historic prices with inflation, wages, and modern market values, I explore what truly drives house prices today: the building itself, or the land beneath it. I also address whether current prices are genuinely inflated and what would happen if they were to fall.

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Why global shipping pulled UK mortgage deals

Season 1 · Episode 29

Thursday, March 12, 2026 • Duration 13:13

This episode revisits that concept as global tensions begin to impact financial markets and mortgage lending conditions. Recently, hundreds of mortgage products have been withdrawn in a short span, while borrowing costs have unexpectedly risen. What does this mean for buyers, sellers, and the wider housing market?

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London’s Property Price Drop: Policy, Prime Boroughs, and the Canary in the Coal Mine

Season 1 · Episode 27

Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 19:27

In this episode, we examine the latest London house price data and explore why some central boroughs have recorded double-digit declines, while outer areas such as Bromley and Havering have continued to grow. We look beyond the headline percentages to uncover the links between concentrated wealth, deprivation patterns, external investment flows, and residents’ economic stability.

The discussion considers how government policy, taxation, stamp duty, and affordability pressures interact with interest rates and buyer confidence, shaping a two-speed London market. Is this a warning sign for the wider UK economy, or simply a recalibration towards market realism?

With a balanced perspective and a touch of dry British humour, this episode invites listeners to reflect on who stands to benefit, who faces prolonged stagnation, and whether today’s price adjustments represent decline, correction, or a necessary return to fundamentals.

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Rainfall Clay and the Future of British Housing Foundations

Season 1 · Episode 26

Sunday, February 15, 2026 • Duration 13:42

In this episode of The Foundations of Building Surveying, I examine the extraordinary rainfall patterns affecting the UK in 2026 and explore what they mean for the hundreds of thousands of late-Victorian and interwar houses that define London and much of the South East. Drawing on rainfall data from the past 126 years, I explain how changing weather patterns, warmer air, and prolonged saturation are interacting with London Clay and other shrinkable soils.

This is not a message of alarm but a professional assessment of risk. We look at how shallow foundations, traditional brickwork, suspended timber floors, and ageing roof coverings respond to persistent moisture. We also consider what may happen if a hot summer follows an exceptionally wet winter, and why insurers are likely already preparing for an increase in movement-related claims.

Above all, this episode is about understanding mechanisms. Ground movement, clay softening, expansion, contraction, and the consequences of poor surface water management are not abstract concepts. They are physical processes affecting real buildings across the country. Good maintenance and informed observation remain the first line of defence.

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Book Introduction - Cracks in Residential Buildings

Season 1 · Episode 25

Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Duration 21:29

Cracks in Residential Buildings: A Visual Guide to Structural Movement and Common Defects is a practical, easy-to-use reference written for homeowners, buyers, landlords, and property professionals.

Based on real residential inspections, the book explains why cracks occur, how they are assessed in practice, and how to distinguish between minor cosmetic defects and signs of structural movement. It focuses on traditional brick and timber construction, where uncertainty and misunderstanding are most common.

Clear photographs, concise explanations, repair guidance, and a simple decision guide allow readers to find answers quickly without wading through technical theory.

Written by Tomasz Sikorski, Principal Property Surveyor and Registered Valuer at SurveyAll, this book is an essential reference for anyone involved in buying, managing, or assessing residential property.

Available on Amazon UK soon.

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The Evil is in the Details

Season 1 · Episode 24

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • Duration 31:45

This short episode highlights how surveyors can lead the way towards a more transparent and reliable property market. It showcases SurveyAll’s proactive approach with its Pre-sale service, a comprehensive, digital system that prepares properties for sale before they even reach the market. Through clear, verified documentation and professional condition checks, sellers can avoid last-minute complications, while buyers gain the confidence of knowing exactly what they’re purchasing. This process reduces fall-throughs, builds trust, and creates a more efficient, honest housing market for everyone involved. SurveyAll Ready represents preparedness, transparency, and progress, the modern way to sell property.

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