Kingsly Surveyors

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RICS Home Surveys

Level 1

Choose this report if you're buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition. This service includes:

  • A visual inspection that is less comprehensive than the RICS Home Survey - Level 2 and the RICS Home Survey - Level 3
  • Clear 'traffic light' ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, and the grounds, showing problems that may require varying degrees of attention
  • A summary of risks to the building, people and grounds
  • An assessment of the relative importance of the defects and problems

Level 2

(Survey Only)

Choose this report if you need more extensive information whilst buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

The focus is on assessing the general condition of the main elements of a property. This intermediate level of service includes a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services and grounds, but still without tests.

Level 2

(Survey & Valuation)

As the RICS Home Survey - Level 2 above but includes:

  • The surveyor's professional opinion on the 'market value' of the property
  • An insurance reinstatement figure for the property
  • A list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property

Level 3

(The RICS Home Survey)

Choose this report if dealing with a large, older or run-down property, a building that is unusual or altered, or if you're planning major works.

It costs more than the other RICS reports because it gives detailed information about the structure and fabric of the property.

Other Services

Building Surveying (Commercial Property) - Comprehensive assessments of commercial buildings to evaluate their condition, identify potential issues, and provide guidance for maintenance, repairs, or investment decisions.

Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Valuations - Valuations conducted when a property is acquired by a public authority through a compulsory purchase order, ensuring fair compensation for property owners.

Dilapidations - Expert guidance and reporting on the condition of a property at the end of a lease, addressing tenants' legal obligations to repair or restore the property to its original state.

Help to Buy Valuations - RICS-compliant valuations required for purchasing additional equity, repaying a Help to Buy loan, or selling a property purchased under the scheme.

Inheritance Tax Valuations - Accurate property valuations for probate purposes, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements when calculating inheritance tax liabilities.

Lease Renewal - Negotiation and advisory services to secure favourable terms for lease renewals, ensuring compliance with legal and market standards.

Party Walls - Advice and services related to the Party Wall Act 1996, including issuing notices, preparing awards, and resolving disputes between neighbours over shared walls and boundaries.

Party Walls (Commercial Property) - Specialist advice for commercial property owners and developers on party wall matters, addressing complexities unique to large-scale projects or business premises.

Rent Review - Professional advice and negotiation for rent reviews, helping landlords or tenants secure fair rental terms based on market conditions and lease agreements.

Property Valuations

We are experts in real estate appraisal in London and home counties, providing red book appraisal services to our clients.

Our RICS registered valuers can value all residential properties for various purposes and are qualified under the guidelines established by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and based on the latest version of the RICS Professional Standards (Red Book).

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