Our team at Able Surveyors has been working with private and commercial property in and around Ilford for more than 25 years. From our offices in Essex, we offer a comprehensive range of property services to clients across London, Essex and the Home Counties and have experience with a huge variety of buildings, from heritage sites to new-build apartment blocks. Whether you need a HomeBuyer Report before buying a new home or want professional assistance with a portfolio of buildings, we can help.
Property in Ilford
With its proximity to Central London and easy connections to Essex, Ilford is a popular location for growing families and professionals that don’t want to live in the heart of a major city. The housing stock in Ilford reflects this variety, with an excellent selection of flats and terraced properties, as well as larger family homes.
Last year, the average sale price for property in Ilford was around £425,000, with the majority of sales being terraced homes. Flat prices currently average at just over £250,000, while detached properties achieve somewhere around the £560,000 mark.
Property Services
At Able Surveyors, our highly-trained team offers a wide range of services to assist with the purchase and maintenance of all kinds of property. Buyers can benefit from a complete range of RICS surveys in addition to Specific Defect Surveys, snagging lists and Damp Reports, which offer targeted insight if a particular problem has already been identified.
Investors that are looking to increase their portfolio or maximise profits from an existing collection of properties will find our cost management and contract administration to be helpful. We also recommend arranging a stock condition survey, which is useful for drawing up maintenance budgets and schedules.
Why is a property survey important?
When it comes to buying any property, it’s essential that you fully understand the condition of the building you’re investing in. Even if a structure looks sound from the outside, an untrained eye can easily miss signs of disrepair lurking just beneath the surface. Although you might expect a few small imperfections when you’re moving to a second-hand home, finding out too late that the property has a severe damp problem or needs a new roof can easily put you over budget.
To gain a clear picture of the property’s condition, it’s best to arrange a survey with a qualified surveyor. Choosing a Condition Survey, a HomeBuyer Report or a Building Survey (whichever is most appropriate for the building’s age and apparent condition) will ensure any defects or safety issues are identified before you commit to a sale – potentially saving you considerable money and stress once you move in.
Contact us
If you aren’t sure exactly what sort of survey you need, or have any questions regarding the services we provide for property in Ilford, please get in touch. Send an email to ablesurveyors@gmail.com, or call our office directly on 0207 164 6628 to speak to the team.
VALUATION REPORT STARTS AT £350 +VAT
HOMEBUYER REPORT (RICS HOME SURVEY LEVEL 2) STARTS AT £450 +VAT
HOMEBUYER REPORT (RICS HOME SURVEY LEVEL 2) WITH VALUATION STARTS AT £500 +VAT
BUILDING SURVEY (RICS HOME SURVEY LEVEL 3) STARTS AT £550 +VAT
A visual inspection of the property to access condition
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Detailed visual inspection for hidden defects
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A “traffic light” grading system is used to indicate defects severity.
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Identifies legal issues disputes pertaining to the property
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Informed recommendations for repair options
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Technical details of building construction and materials provided
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Identifies future maintenance requirements
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Mortgage valuation / reinstatement cost
(Where not included this can be provided separately)
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Additional Drone Survey
(for a more detailed view of a properties roof)
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