Residential Valuations...
We can prepare valuations of residential property for a number of purposes, usually for mortgage lenders but often in connection with taxation and matrimonal affairs.
Building Defect Investigations...
Often asked to advise on the cause of cracking within a building or dampness we can carry out an inspection and provide a report that will describe the defect, analyse the problem and make recommendations as necessary.
Schedules of Condition...
Such schedules are usually carried out for prospective tenants (or Landlords) of commercial property prior to the taking of a lease. Schedules prepared towards the end of a lease are often referred to as Terminal Schedules or Schedules of Dilapidations.
Maintenance Programmes...
The ideal way to take a pro-active approach to the maintenance of any property is to have it carefully inspected and a programme set out to deal with repairs and improvements over a gven timescale. We can prepare such programmes to include budget costs.
Party Wall Matters...
Since 1 July 1997, the Party Wall etc Act has obliged anyone undertaking works of a structural nature to or near a party wall such as the installation of beams, installation of damp proof coursing or other structural works, to notify all adjoining owners, irrespective of whether planning permission has been applied for or granted. Similar legislation had been in force within Inner London for many years. Whether it be for a Building Owner, Adjoining Owner or as a Third Surveyor we can provide advise on all Party Wall matters.
Building Insurance...
Rebuilding cost assessments are based upon a number of factors including building type, size, age, plan layout, quality of construction and fittings. Costs also are influenced by location. The rebuilding cost has absolutely nothing to do with property value.
Many insurance policies are index linked but the Building Cost Information Service of the RICS do not consider this reliable and suggest assessments are updated roughly every three years.
We can provide Reinstatement Cost Assessments for Building Insurance purposes.
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