Not every crack, damp patch or building defect requires a specialist survey. However, there are circumstances where a more focused investigation is appropriate. A Defect Analysis Report can be particularly useful when a defect is persistent, unexplained or potentially...
Finding evidence of cracking or movement during a property survey does not automatically mean that the property should be rejected. The important question is what is causing the movement, whether it is ongoing and what further investigation or remedial work may be...
Property disputes sometimes involve technical questions that cannot be resolved simply through correspondence between the parties. An Expert Witness Surveyor can provide independent professional opinion on matters falling within their area of expertise. What can a...
A commercial property condition survey provides an assessment of the physical condition of a commercial building at a particular point in time. It can be useful to landlords, tenants, purchasers and investors who need to understand the condition and potential...
Receiving a schedule of dilapidations does not necessarily mean that the amount initially claimed by a landlord is the final amount that the tenant will have to pay. Dilapidations claims can be negotiated where there is a genuine difference between the parties...
A Retrospective Licence for Alterations may be required where works have already been carried out to a leasehold property without obtaining the freeholder's required consent. This situation is relatively common and can become apparent when a property is being sold or...
Technical Due Diligence is the process of investigating the physical and technical condition of a property so that a purchaser, investor or occupier can properly understand the building before becoming committed to the transaction. For many acquisitions, a detailed...
One of the first questions clients understandably ask when purchasing a commercial property is: How much does a Commercial Building Survey cost? There is no single answer. A small retail unit is very different to a multi-storey office, warehouse or mixed-use...
When taking a commercial lease, tenants understandably focus on the rent, location, lease length and whether the premises are suitable for their business. The physical condition of the property can sometimes become secondary. That can prove to be an expensive mistake....
Buying a commercial property can represent a significant financial commitment. The purchase price is only one part of that commitment. Roof replacement, structural repairs, water ingress, defective finishes, outdated services and historic maintenance issues can...
