{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"masonandoak.co.uk","home_page_url":"https://masonandoak.co.uk","description":"masonandoak.co.uk","author":{"name":"masonandoak.co.uk"},"items":[{"id":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/what-to-look-for-when-viewing-an-older-house-a-practical-buyers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/955b0222-93ef-46e4-88a4-a2e00b494d2b/20250407_094234.jpg\"/><p>Most buyers get 20 to 30 minutes at a viewing to assess what could become the largest purchase they ever make. That is not enough time to diagnose defects, and it should not be the aim. The job is simpler and more useful...</p>","url":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/what-to-look-for-when-viewing-an-older-house-a-practical-buyers","title":"What to Look for When Viewing an Older House: A Practical Buyer's","summary":"Most buyers get 20 to 30 minutes at a viewing to assess what could become the largest purchase they ever make. That is not enough time to diagnose defects, and it should not be the aim. The job is simpler and more useful...","date_modified":"2026-09-11T13:51:01Z"},{"id":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/what-is-an-rpsa-surveyor-%E2%80%93-and-what-does-it-mean-for-homebuyers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/955b0222-93ef-46e4-88a4-a2e00b494d2b/file_00000000fbb081f5b40dfb5331bea07d.png\"/><p>When arranging a house survey, buyers may encounter the initials RICS and RPSA. It is reasonable to ask what they mean, whether one is preferable to the other, and whether a residential surveyor has to belong to either o...</p>","url":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/what-is-an-rpsa-surveyor-%E2%80%93-and-what-does-it-mean-for-homebuyers","title":"What Is an RPSA Surveyor – and What Does It Mean for Homebuyers?","summary":"When arranging a house survey, buyers may encounter the initials RICS and RPSA. It is reasonable to ask what they mean, whether one is preferable to the other, and whether a residential surveyor has to belong to either o...","date_modified":"2026-09-10T15:58:19Z"},{"id":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/is-it-really-rising-damp-moisture-in-older-homes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/955b0222-93ef-46e4-88a4-a2e00b494d2b/ChatGPT%20Image%20May%2011%2C%202026%2C%2005_45_33%20PM.png\"/><p>A damp patch at the base of a wall can cause immediate concern, particularly when buying an older home. The phrase “rising damp” is often used quickly, but low-level dampness can have several different causes.</p>","url":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/is-it-really-rising-damp-moisture-in-older-homes","title":"Is It Really Rising Damp? Moisture in Older Homes","summary":"A damp patch at the base of a wall can cause immediate concern, particularly when buying an older home. The phrase “rising damp” is often used quickly, but low-level dampness can have several different causes.","date_modified":"2026-09-04T11:00:39Z"},{"id":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/is-this-crack-serious-how-to-read-cracks-in-your-home","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/955b0222-93ef-46e4-88a4-a2e00b494d2b/20250613_105924.jpg\"/><p>A crack in a wall can be cosmetic, historic, seasonal, or evidence of a more significant problem. The difficult part is that its appearance alone rarely provides a reliable diagnosis.</p>","url":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/is-this-crack-serious-how-to-read-cracks-in-your-home","title":"Is This Crack Serious? How to Read Cracks in YourHome","summary":"A crack in a wall can be cosmetic, historic, seasonal, or evidence of a more significant problem. The difficult part is that its appearance alone rarely provides a reliable diagnosis.","date_modified":"2026-08-27T19:58:12Z"},{"id":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/should-i-buy-this-house-how-a-level-3-survey-helps","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/955b0222-93ef-46e4-88a4-a2e00b494d2b/20250915_122614.jpg\"/><p>Should I Buy This House? How a Level 3 Building Survey Helps You Decide</p>","url":"https://masonandoak.co.uk/blog/f/should-i-buy-this-house-how-a-level-3-survey-helps","title":"Should I Buy This House? How a Level 3 Survey Helps","summary":"Should I Buy This House? How a Level 3 Building Survey Helps You Decide","date_modified":"2026-08-21T20:03:14Z"}]}