Independent Chartered Surveyors:
Commercial leases usually stipulate that the tenant is responsible for any repairs during and at the end of a tenancy. When the lease expires, the landlord will instruct a schedule of dilapidations to be prepared.
If existing defects aren't recorded, there is a strong chance that the Landlord will insist that the tenant pays for pre-existing faults.
I was recently asked to define the phrase Chartered Surveyor. The text book answer is that a Chartered Surveyor is the description of Professional Members and Fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Only qualified members of the RICS are entitled to use the designation.
But, of course, that is not the whole answer because the term Chartered Surveyor now covers a very wide base. I have listed below some of the areas of expertise that the word Chartered Surveyor covers:-
Thinking of Building an extension on your house?
Thinking of building a large supermarket?
Whatever you are building - Don’t forget the Party Wall etc Act 1966.
Just because you have obtained Planning Permission and Building Control approval for your project does not remove the need to comply with the Party Wall Act where it is applicable.
Words to fear when buying a house
We’ll carry out a level one survey, sir
What they mean is that they will prepare a mortgage valuation and will probably be in the house for approximately 20 minutes.
If you are lucky, the valuer will point out obvious defects.
If you want to be safe, you should commission your own surveyor to carry out a Home Condition Survey.
Why?
Just because you have obtained Planning Permission and Building Control approval for your project does not remove the need to comply with the Party Wall Act where it is applicable.
The Party Wall etc Act 1966 covers:-
Under-valuation of your home could cause you problems in the event of a major fire or flood.
Andrew R Williams & Associates Ltd can carry an insurance recognised assessment which is approved by the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors that allows for:-
1) The size of the property
2) The Type of Property
Whether you are selling or letting a property, or are an estate agent or solicitor; we can help.
Both domestic and commercial clients are welcome to our services, which include:
Party Wall Work
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