For most of us, the world of surveyors is a murky and mysterious one. We’re not really sure what they do and why they do it. ‘Of course we do,’ I hear you grumble. ‘A surveyor inspects a property for sale,’ mutter, mutter, ‘then goes away and prepares a report on its condition. What could be simpler than that? Hmm?’ Ah, but it’s not that simple, not by a long chalk. The work of surveyors is rather more complicated and all-encompassing. So why don’t you sit down, read this article and learn about the real inner workings of surveyors. By the end of it, you’ll be a more informed person … which can only...