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Survey Reports

Subsidence Cracking to 1950's Residential House

Comprehensive RICS and Building Survey Reports

Unlike a common Mortgage Valuation report, which only lists significant risks to the Bank or Building Society's loan security, we act on your behalf and undertake a detailed survey, providing a comprehensive report to ensure you are fully informed before committing to purchase. This may provide you with the opportunity to renegotiate the purchase price. See below full details on the types of survey and reports available. Please contact us for advice on the right choice of survey, and obtain an accurate quotation specific to the property and location.

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RICS Homebuyer Survey

The most popular and cost-effective report for buyers. A complete diagnostic report, suitable for the majority of residential properties. It clearly presents all findings in an easy-to-read format. 

 

This service includes:

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  • A description of the condition of each element of the property with photographic evidence where necessary

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  • A market valuation where instructed (additional service)

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  • An insurance reinstatement cost valuation where instructed (additional service)

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  • Diagnosis of defects, and additional advice on repairs and maintenance

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  • An overall opinion and summary of condition ratings​​

The service aims to provide professional advice helping you to: 

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  • Make an informed decision whether or not to proceed with the purchase of the property

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  • Make an informed decision on what is a reasonable price to pay for the property

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  • Budget for all repairs, replacement and improvement works required at the property

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  • Consider what further advice you should take before proceeding with the purchase

This service excludes:

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  • Cost estimates for repairs works

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  • Any detailed description of the construction of the building or in depth advice on specific defects

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Building Survey

A comprehensive, tailored report, including a structural survey of visible and potential problems. This report is designed for large, older or unique properties.

 

Recommended for properties where there are known or suspected defects to be addressed, or where structural alterations and changes have previously been carried out. Specific advice can also be provided upon request where significant refurbishment and alterations works are planned.

 

This service includes:

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  • Diagnosis of defects, and detailed advice on repairs and maintenance 

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  • A full description of the condition and construction of each element of the property

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  • Detailed section on structural movement

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  • An overall assessment, including an overall opinion and a summary of condition, repairs and suggested further investigations

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  • Optional market valuation (additional service)

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  • Optional insurance rebuild cost calculation for insurance purposes (additional service)

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This service excludes:

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  • A market valuation or reinstatement cost, unless agreed as an additional service

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  • Estimates of repair costs

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Defect Investigation & Diagnosis

Detailed site and building inspections to establish the cause of specific defects and damages, and confirm where possible if deemed an insurable peril/loss, indemnifiable by Insurers.

 

Where required, includes opening up and exposing the building structure and elements, reporting on the estimated timeline of defects/approximate date of origin, and determining if pre-existing prior to any insured loss.

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Building Pathology services are commonly instructed by Insurers, Loss Adjusters and Policyholders as part of the claim investigation process for both peril related loss and building guarantee claims.

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Valuations

RICS Registered Valuation Surveyor

Daniel Tennent Ltd Chartered Building Surveyors and Valuers are part of the RICS Registered Valuation Scheme. This is a monitoring scheme for all members undertaking valuations in accordance with RICS Valuation Standards.

We are able to provide valuations to homeowners and corporate clients for the following:

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  • Sale of shared ownership properties and equity purchases from housing associations, local authorities and government schemes, etc.

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  • Probate and deceased estate valuations

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  • Inheritance and capital gains tax

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  • Matrimonial and court proceedings, division of equity

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  • Insurance rebuild and reinstatement valuations (VAR)

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  • Investment property valuations and rental assessments

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  • Portfolio assessments

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  • Expert witness valuations

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