subject: Chartered Surveyors - Assisting With Your Property Requirements [print this page] If you're buying or selling a property, it's best to get a valuation first. A Chartered Surveyor's report will point out any problems with the property and how much they will cost to repair/Getting a Chartered Surveyor in reduces the chances of your buying into any unexpected problems. Often a property survey will also be required for insurance purposes and sometimes, sadly, for probate purposes. Chartered Surveyors Watford can provide you with a homebuyer's report so you can make an informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying a property, decide what is a reasonable price to pay for the property, take account of any repairs or replacements that may need to be carried out and consider whether you need any further advice before exchanging contracts.
Landlords can also seek help from Chartered Surveyors; they can offer advice on suitable levels of rent, lease renewals and service charges.
Chartered Surveyors Watford also provide advice and services on the conversion of properties, whether it's for residential purposes, e.g. converting a barn into a dwelling or converting your attic space into an extra bedroom or office or for commercial purposes such as converting an old warehouse into a deluxe eatery. With many property ventures you'll require planning permission. A Chartered Surveyor can offer advice with regards to changing planning, assisting you through every single stage of the planning process, with wise advice and suggestions with the objective of achieving planning permission.
Chartered Surveyors are also able to deal with all matters under the Party Wall Etc Act 1996. If you are intending to build on or close to a boundary which is shared with a neighbouring property or are planning work on a shared wall, floor or ceiling, advice from a suitably qualified person should be sought prior to the commencement of works. This also applies if you intend to excavate part of a property which is within 6 metres of an adjoined structure. A Chartered Surveyor will be able to advise as to your rights and the correct written procedures that should be undertaken.
When looking for an experienced Chartered Surveyor Always be certain to check out their qualifications. Respectable firms of Chartered Surveyors, Architects and Arbitrators will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have even if you're not based in their own local area. The very best firms will have many years experience and be members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and make sure a top quality service and sound, impartial advice.
