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Building surveys
RICS Homebuyers Report
Analysis of building defects
Schedules of condition
Inspection and certification
- Building surveys - Surveys are designed to provide the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of property and in the residential market are recommended by both The Consumers Association - publishers of Which? magazine and The Council of Mortgage Lenders CML.
Wolstenholme and Partners undertake pre-purchase building surveys on a wide range of residential and commercial property, undertaking a detailed examination of all accessible parts and providing a detailed analysis, and report on condition and repair requirements.
The practice offers a choice of ‘full’ or ‘basic’ building surveys to enable instructions to be tailored to individual client requirements and concerns.
- RICS Homebuyer Reports - These provide a general overview of the property and focus only on significant and urgent matters. The Homebuyers survey is not generally considered suitable for older properties or those of non-standard, extended or dilapidated form.
- Analysis of building defects - The practice offers an inspection and diagnostic reporting service in respect of specific defects or occurrences affecting property and will as appropriate liaise with other consultants to thoroughly evaluate the available evidence and advise on suitable solutions/remedial measures.
- Schedules of condition - It is recommended that a schedule of condition be undertaken to establish and record the condition of premises prior to entering into lease agreements, providing a protective defence for leaseholders against future significant dilapidation claim.
- Inspection and certification - For non NHBC registered developers or self-build requirements, Wolstenholme and Partners is able to provide necessary inspection and certification of new residential construction, enabling issue of a certificate upon satisfactory agreed completion, appropriate for lending purposes.
This typically requires some 12 inspections from inception through to practical completion.
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