Transactions can be stalled, and in some cases badly derailed, by not addressing underlying structural issues on a property and leaving the liability to the next owner. In fact, it is the small issues like corrosion, deterioration and water intrusion that can ultimately lead to much more serious (and expensive) impacts to structural integrity. I recently wrote a Scotsman Guide article about what details to look for when conducting a Property Condition Assessment to avoid larger issues with smaller, more manageable repairs.
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April 28, 2025
Thomas Haw MRICS, Senior Surveyor, London, UK, Partner ESI shares a recent experience while representing represent Partner in Nepal, Japan, and China on a two-week-long trip undertaking Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) on a variety of commercial and residential properties.
April 22, 2025
Lessons from the Field: How Lenders Can Spot Trouble Early and Protect Their Investment By Kyle Gustafson, National Client Manager, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.; and Mark Petit, SVP, Operations […]
April 03, 2025
The CA Balcony Inspection Law has been incorporated into the California Health and Safety Code – HSC, Article 2.2 [17973]. The new name for the service is California E3 Inspections/California Balcony Inspections. E3 is short for Exterior Elevated Element.
