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Your eco friend…..
Take me here, take me there I have been taken everywhere Off to the coast, down by the stream Flying solo, or sometimes part of a team I help you with my empty sole As that is my primary role Of heavy burden, I lighten the load As you travel home, safely on the road...
Buying a Bungalow: Why you need a survey? Why you should protect your investment?
The History of Bungalows The word Bungalow come from Bangla, the Hindi or Mahratti term meaning "of or belonging to Bengal", as in Bangladesh (East Bengal) and originated in the 1670s. As a term to describe a type of dwelling, it is now used in practically every...
Housing Crisis Saving Planet Earth
Housing Crisis SAVING PLANET EARTH In 1919, the Addison act known as the housing and town planning act was passed. This obliged local councils to address the housing needs of the time. Little progress was made due to the shortage of building materials. Using newly...
The Grenfell Tower Block
Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives in this heinous tragedy. As a long standing property professional, I'm calling for the resignation of the UK Housing Minister Alok Sharma - despite the unprecedented and unnecessary deaths of the property occupants. How...
HOUSING CRISIS SOLVED
Yorkshire based leading UK Property expert and Chartered Surveyor Jon Charters-Reid in his letter to Mrs May explains “ under an act of parliament- the government can change the Banks and Building societies act bringing back 95% mortgages. The governments current...
Trying to save money on your property purchase? Penny wise or pound foolish?
Jon Charters-Reid the Yorkshire Surveyor explains the pitfalls of skimping and trying to save money when obtaining your best investment, the roof over your head. Time and time again we are contacted by clients who have obtained a survey from other surveying companies...
Why Get a Survey?
Getting a survey might get you a better deal on your property. Armed with all of the facts, you're in a better position to negotiate.
If there's previously unexpected damage to the property, the cost of repairs, for example, could be deducted from the original price. As you can see, a survey is an essential part of saving money!
Survey Solutions
- Home Buyer Reports
- Valuations
- RICS Condition Report
- Building Surveys
- Historic Building Surveys & Consultancy
- Damp Inspection
- Defect Analysis
WHAT IS A SCHEDULE OF CONDITION?
A Schedule of Condition is a detailed and factual record of the condition of a property. The Schedule of Condition is usually prepared for contractual reasons to establish the condition of the property at a set date in time. This is most frequently used during the beginning of a lease agreement or for party wall agreements. This can be carried out on residential and commercial premises.
A Schedule of Condition can be requested by a landlord, tennant, employer, contractor or neighbour.
Having a Schedule of Condition completed by an independent expert provides verification of the property's condition. This is important in the event any party raises a claim or negotiation.
A Schedule of Condition is different from a Condition Survey. The Schedule of Condition is a record of a building's condition accompanied by descriptive annotations and photographs, usually appended to a legal document. A Condition Survey, however, is a document prepared to identify the condition of the building with the purpose of determining what works are required, if any.
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We offer surveys to the North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and East Riding of Yorkshire regions. Book in for your house valuation or property survey today!
HARROGATE
01423 605 123
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Leeds LS1 3AJ
LEEDS
01133 530 032
33 Great George Street
Leeds LS1 3AJ
YORK
313 Viking House
13 Micklegate
York YO1 6RA
SCARBOROUGH
01723 371 466
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