Our two Chartered Surveyor partners, Michael Hare BSc FRICS and David Moor FRICS have between them almost 60 years survey and valuation experience, of which most has been undertaken in Harrogate, Leeds and North Yorkshire. In addition both of them are amongst the first 2000 SAVA (Surveyors and Valuers Accreditation) accredited surveyors in England and Wales and have had to undergo rigorous additional and ongoing training in order to achieve this extra “level” of expertise. They are two of only three such SAVA accredited surveyors in the Harrogate district.

The principal types of inspection we can offer are:

Valuation

This is a concise report advising as to the value of the property in the prevailing market conditions. It is NOT a survey although it may given an opinion as to the apparent condition of the property. Costs start from £250.

Home Buyer Survey and Valuation

This is essentially aimed at modern properties of conventional construction and is a report on the visible parts of a property. It is presented in an easy to read format and will report on significant and urgent matters requiring action before a commitment to purchase, for example damp or timber problems and tests on the electrical installation. It also includes a valuation and fire insurance figure. Costs start from £350.

Building Survey (formerly known as a Structural Survey)

This is a much more detailed inspection and report and is usually carried out on older, larger or individual properties, although they are just as applicable to a more modern property if required. The report is a more technical document, will be written as much as possible in plain English and will include photographs, a glossary of building terms and tips for future maintenance. Costs start from £500.

In addition to this our surveyors can also offer the following:

Report on Condition

If you are thinking of entering into a lease on a commercial property then you would be well advised to have an independent report on it’s condition. Lease terms usually involve the tenant accepting responsibility for the repair and maintenance of the property (this is often known as a full repairing lease). Our Report on Condition will provide our opinion of the condition of the property and how this will affect any ingoing tenant’s liability to repair under the terms of a proposed lease. Costs start from £400.

Sellers Survey

The home buying process is currently under Governmental review and is likely to change. One of the main proposals is for the seller to produce an information pack, known as a “sellers pack” which will include amongst many items a “Home Condition Report”. This will be similar in format to the current Home Buyers Survey commissioned by buyers, although it will not include a market valuation (but a fire insurance valuation will be included). Such reports will be able to be relied upon by not only the seller but also the buyer and the principal of such is that the seller will be made aware of the condition of their property at the time it goes onto the market and any defects can be disclosed to a potential buyer at the outset. The whole concept of the sellers pack is to speed up the house buying and selling process and it is anticipated that the Home Condition Report will assist this. Currently only a SAVA accredited surveyor can offer this type of inspection and interested sellers should contact Michael Hare or David Moor for more details.

For further information on surveys, valuations, lease renewals and rent reviews contact: Michael Hare BSc FRICS or David H F Moor FRICS
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