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What is Subsidence?

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by bradley.mason

Subsidence is the steady downward movement of a building or structure caused by changes in soil conditions or underlying ground movement. As the ground moves lower, the foundations of the building can become misaligned. This process may cause the walls and floors to move, which can lead to cracks and cause the building to be […]

What are the pros and cons of renting business premises?

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by bradley.mason

Business location and premises are vital factors of any commercial operation, and one of the key decisions business owners have to make is whether to rent the property or invest in purchasing the freehold. At Bradley-Mason LLP, our experienced team of Chartered Building Surveyors are on hand to provide commercial building surveys and a full […]

What is cut edge corrosion? The common defect.

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by bradley.mason

What is cut edge corrosion? Cut edge corrosion is a common defect that affects aging profiled metal roofs and is a defect we regularly find as building surveyors. From the factory, steel roof sheets are finished in a plastic based coating system which protects the steel from corrosion. The sheets are then cut into sizes […]

Efflorescence Blog

Posted on March 21, 2022April 5, 2022 by bradley.mason

What is Efflorescence? Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit, and usually appears on the surfaces of bricks, masonry or concrete and is visible to the naked eye. Aesthetically it takes the appearance of a white powdery substance. Although this can be a concern for building owners, efflorescence is predominantly an aesthetic issue and will not affect […]

Section 25 Notices: Lease Renewals under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954

Posted on February 23, 2022May 6, 2022 by bradley.mason

Commercial tenancies in England and Wales are governed by The Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954. A Section 25 Notice is named after the section in the LTA 1954 that includes the information that a Landlord needs to provide to the Tenant in order to terminate the business tenancy. Security of Tenure gives the Tenant […]

Jake joins JDR Racing for the 2022 Season

Posted on February 15, 2022February 16, 2022 by bradley.mason

Jake has joined JDR Racing for his second season in the Pirelli junior superstock 600 class on board his Yamaha R6. JDR Racing are a massively established team in the paddock, equipped with the best mechanics and technical support plus a hospitality unit for dining and relaxing on an evening. To read more see here Bradley […]