Are you looking for reliable, independent professional property advice for your commercial premises, industrial units or residential property in Brent? Able Surveyors are an established firm of Chartered Surveyors with a 25-year industry track record and an excellent reputation across Greater London. Whether you need a RICS home survey, a property valuation or a Stock Condition Survey, we’re only a phone call away.
Buying in Brent
There are extensive regeneration plans underway in Brent, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the UK capital and one that is becoming increasingly popular with families and working professionals. With great diversity of living, eating, socialising and shopping facility across a range of cultures, the area makes for a highly tenantable buy-to-let purchase.
Brent has great public transport links – underground, overground and rail services – and road links via the North Circular which connects traffic directly with the M1 in the north and M4 in the southwest. A vast new transport super hub plans for two new railway stations which is expected to boost property prices significantly, so early market entry is advised.
According to Zoopla, house prices in Brent stand at an average of £519,367, 14% up on 2016. Most property transactions last year involved flats. Queens Park is the most desirable residential area in the borough, the least expensive being Stonebridge Park.
Our Services
For property acquisitions and building-related services in Brent, the capable team at Able Surveyors should be your first port of call. Our Chartered Surveyors have a wealth of experience surveying and valuing any type of property, assessing its condition and identifying areas of concern.
We offer the entire range of RICS property surveys – HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey – and are happy to guide you through the process, from deciding on the best survey for your requirements to understanding the report findings. Where appropriate, additional investigations can be carried out including Damp Reports, Specific Defects Reports and Movement Monitoring. Armed with the full facts about the building in question gives you the best possible chance to make an informed decision.
FAQs
- Is a RICS HomeBuyer Report worth having?
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Many homebuyers don’t bother with a survey, having concluded after a quick glance at the building with an untrained eye that everything looks fine. Unfortunately, serious defects such as damp, timber defect, subsidence and more are not always obvious but can be eyewateringly expensive to fix. A RICS HomeBuyer Report is a professional, independent survey that can mitigate the risk.
- Why do I need a Schedule of Condition?
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A Schedule of Condition is a ‘snapshot picture’ that records the condition of the property. Used at the start of a new lease, or when an existing lease is assigned to a new tenant, it is a valuable document to protect both landlords and tenants in the event of future dilapidation claims when the lease expires. Schedules of Condition can be drawn up for residential or commercial buildings.
Contact us
For more information about any of our services and to find out how Able Surveyors can help with your residential or commercial property in Brent, please get in touch on 0207 164 6628 or contact us here.
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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