Welcome to Able Surveyors, your RICS Chartered Surveyor in Barnet and across North London. With over 25 years experience of in the local property market, we can expertly advise on all areas of property surveying and valuing. Whether you are a private property owner, a commercial operator or a professional landlord, we offer valuable guidance and advice for residential property and commercial premises.
Property in Barnet
Barnet is one of London’s largest boroughs and it’s well connected to Central London via two Underground lines and a railway station. It’s a short drive from the M25 and M1 and 20 minutes from the North Circular at Finchley.
In addition to great transport links, competitive property prices and easy access to the Hertfordshire countryside have made Barnet a popular place to buy property. Housing ranges from period homes around Chipping Barnet to modern mansions in Hadley Wood and Arkley. Brookmans Park, Cuffley and Essendon are other local property hotspots. Hampstead Garden Suburb is a prime residential location.
Major regeneration projects are planned for the Dollis Valley area of Chipping Barnet, while Grahame Park in Colindale has recently been completed. Barnet’s average property price lies around £633,780 (Rightmove), 7% up in 2016 and more expensive than nearby Enfield but cheaper than Islington. Most property sales in Barnet last year involved flats.
Services Offered
Are you considering a property purchase in Barnet? Able Surveyors’ capable team of RICS Chartered Surveyors is at your service to assist with a wealth of in-depth building-related advice and services to enable you to make an informed, intelligent decision.
We offer the full suite of RICS property surveys – HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey – and can guide you through the entire process, from choosing the best survey for your needs to explaining our report findings in detail. Where necessary, we can carry out additional investigations through a Drone Survey or Specific Defects Report to check for damp, timber decay or other potentially serious issues, or monitor the building for movement. For our commercial clients, we provide Stock Condition Surveys and full property management.
FAQs
- How can a RICS HomeBuyer Report save money?
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With the average bill for unexpected repairs for new homeowners standing at around £5,750, a RICS HomeBuyer Report can mitigate the risk. Providing ample information regarding the condition and structure of the property you’re about to make a huge financial commitment to, it enables you to decide to go ahead at the agreed price, renegotiate or walk away from the transaction altogether.
- What is a matrimonial property valuation?
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In the event of a separation or divorce, all assets will need to be divided fairly between the parties. A formal property valuation carried out by an independent, RICS certified expert will help to protect the interests of both parties and limit the scope for dispute. It is useful to jointly appoint a surveyor or valuer prior to any legal proceedings taking place.
Contact us
Please contact the Able Surveyors team for details about any of our property surveying services in Barnet and across North London. Call direct on 0207 164 6628, email info@ablesurveyors.co.uk or send a short message via our contact page.
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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