Why you need an experienced property surveyor
Property Surveyors
London - What is a Property Survey?
A property survey
is a complete and thorough inspection of a property in order to identify
structural issues that may affect its worth. The report is essential knowledge
prior to purchasing a commercial property, to ensure that your investment is as
safe as it can be.
What’s included in
a property survey?
·
structural issues
·
construction issues that will highlight any major works that need to be
carried out. This can include roof damage, electrics etc.
·
general observations including double glazing
·
historical information on the property
·
history of the deed
·
details on land ownership
An experienced
property surveyor will help you get to know your potential commercial property
inside out; this knowledge is worth paying for. As with everything else in
life, savvy business people are aways on the hunt for a bargain, but property
surveyors are not the place to scrimp. Ensure your budget is adequate, and that
you have time to address any queries or concerns raised in the report.
Property surveyors
in London are worth their weight in gold as London property, especially if it
is a historic building will have a set of very unique requirements. Traditional
construction materials can cause damp and rot, causing you great expense
further down the line of purchase. Being well armed with the facts can assist
in negotiations, or may even cause you to decline purchase after all.
Commercial property
can include the following types of building, all with their specific
requirements. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the
official directory of member firms. Be sure to check whether the property surveyors London you are
considering working with appear in the RICS database.
Retail
It is important to
find a retail space that suits your business needs, whether it is your first
shop, or an expansion of your empire! You don’t want the building to hold back
your business.
Quantity
What is quantity
surveying? They are the ones that deal with the costs during construction, and
also manage feasibility and design.
Land
Land surveyors are
indispensable in providing insight into the best use of land and its resources.
Industrial
Industrial
surveyors can advise on whether your plans for a building are suitable and if
it will make a worthwhile investment.
It may be that
depending on the type of commercial property you are looking to acquire, a
range of surveyors will be necessary. Choosing a property surveying firm that
includes experts in different fields can be invaluable. A multi-disciplinary
team of professionals can provide in-depth property advice.
As they say,
knowledge is power. Prevention is better than a cure. Choosing the right
property surveyor at the outset of your project will ensure a smooth ride for
the rest of your commercial property journey!
Based in London,
Fresson and Tee are highly respected. They have almost 90 years of exceptional
chartered property surveyor experience and a team of multi-disciplinary
consultants.
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