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valuations

Lease Extension Valuation, South Bermondsey, London, SE14 

We were put in contact with the executor of an estate who needed valuation advice on a short lease flat. Our surveyor inspected the property and we were able to advise on the likely cost of the lease extension and the best approach for an executor to deal with a short lease property.

Lease Extension / Collective Enfranchisement Valuation, Battersea, London, SW11 

Following the purchase of a converted Victorian flat with a short lease, the leaseholder clients were seeking valuation advice on the likely costs of a lease extension. The other leaseholder in the building was informed that there is the potential to buy their freehold if both parties participate. Our Chartered Surveyor gave both lease extension and collective enfranchisement advice.

Collective Enfranchisement Valuation, Tooting Bec, London, SW17

Our Chartered Surveyor and valuer inspected two properties within the same building owned by one client in Tooting Bec. We were instructed to provide valuation and strategic advice on the collective enfranchisement.

Lease Extension Valuation, South Croydon, London, CR2 

Our lease extension specialist was instructed to conduct a desktop valuation of a converted flat in South Croydon. The client needed advice on the likely costs of extending their lease and the process.

Collective Enfranchisement Valuation, West Norwood, London, SE27 

The leaseholders of this building grouped together to purchase their freehold. We were instructed to advise on the likely costs of purchasing your freehold, the process and best approach. Our Chartered Surveyor and Valuer inspected the properties and reported accordingly with a breakdown of the individual leaseholders share of the costs.

surveys

RICS Homebuyer Survey Report, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 

A homebuyer survey was chosen by our client, as the property was a converted top  floor flat, in a former Victorian end terraced house that had been converted to form three separate units. Our inspection revealed a number of  defects and issues, including extensive penetrating dampness to walls, and rot to the softwood sliding sash single glazed window joinery. We were also able to advise our client on a number of maintenance issues that needed clarification, and may involve financial liability. 

RICS Building Survey Report, Blackheath, London, SE3

A building survey was chosen by our client, as the property was a lower ground floor flat in a Victorian mid terraced house that had been converted to provide three separate units. The solid masonry walls includedrender clad corner features and cladding, andthese were blown in places, and this can  allow water penetration and deterioration.Timber window frames and sills to a stair enclosure        showed extensive and  serious defects including rot and these now require replacement.Retaining walls to the front of the subject flat hadcracked render cladding.Boundary walling and fencing had suffered interference from adjoining trees and  vegetation.

RICS Homebuyer Survey Report, London, Lewisham, SE13 

A homebuyer survey was chosen by our client, as the property was a converted top  floor flat, in a former Victorian mid terraced house that had been converted to form two separate units. Our inspection revealed a number of  defects and issues, including penetrating dampness to roof void party walls, and rot to external joinery.

RICS Homebuyer Survey Report, Penge, London, SE20 

A homebuyer survey was chosen by our client, as the property was a converted ground  floor flat, in a former Victorian mid terraced house that had been converted to form two separate units. Our inspection revealed a number of  defects and issues, including rising  dampness to the solid brick masonry walls, and dilapidated outbuildings with asbestos panels.

RICS Homebuyer Survey Report, South Norwood, London, SE25

A homebuyer survey was chosen by our client, as the property was a 1930’s mid terraced house that had been extended, and was in need of updating. A number of issues were discovered, including dampness and roof repairs. We also had concerns regarding the construction of the rear extension and a detached garage approached via a rear service road.

RICS Building Survey, Greenwich, London, SE3 

A 1950s house that we identified as British Iron and Steel Federation (BISF) construction which is a form of non-traditional build, which can affect future suitability for mortgage finance. It was constructed of render clad sold brick 250mm external walls, around a steel frame, whilst the roof comprised composite tile covering. With this type of property, there is a risk of corrosion and structural instability.

 We also identified an externally stone clad conservatory that was not compliant with modern building standards and was at risk of penetrating damp and a number of other issues such as slipped tiles and potential asbestos.