valuations and surveying
Tersons' direct, no nonsense approach to professional services provides the perfect platform to make considered decisions.
A home is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. It is advisable to get as much information as you can to make a sensible offer on your future investment. A survey is like a health check on a building and will help to avoid any unpleasant suprises before entering into a contract. It could save you money:
There are three types of survey:
- Valuation
- Homebuyers survey and valuation
- Building Survey
Valuations
Tersons' chartered surveyors provide valuations as formal written documents. Valuations are necessary for many purposes including purchasing of property, probate, tax, insurance and mortgage reasons, amongst others. The document includes a description of the property being valued, taking into consideration the location of the property, its condition and any defects that may affect its value. Typically the valuation involves Tersons being on site for between 30 minutes to an hour.
Homebuyers survey and valuation
This is a standardised report set out by the RICS for modern properties and those appearing to be in good condition. It provides detail on significant matters likely to affect the value, safety issues and items the surveyor considers should be brought to the attention of the purchaser, including legal matters. It provides a fire reinstatement figure and a valuation figure. This type of survey takes approximatly two to four hours on site and produces a report around 12 to 20 pages in length.
Building surveys
This document is written by Tersons. It covers short, medium and long-term works required to the property and is a detailed report. Designed for use with any age and type of building, it does not normally include a valuation unless requested at the time of instruction. this survey is essential for listed buildings and can take from three to seven hours to complete, producing a document that is 20 to 40 pages in length.
Historic buildings
These properties need to be dealt with in a different way to modern buildings, due to the different methods of construction and building materials used. When dealing with these types of properties, it is vital to get the correct advice as inappropriate work can result in deterioration of the building fabric and be a waste of money.
Many surveyors are not used to or are untrained to deal with historic buildings. However, Tersons' principal surveyor has a qualification in building conservation and belongs to RICS' (Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors) Conservation Faculty and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).
Tersons is able to offer appropriate advice to ensure that historic buildings remain for future generations and that only necessary work is undertaken.
