As property specialists with other 25 years’ worth of experience in the field, as well as a wide portfolio of services which cover both residential and commercial properties in and around Camden, Able Surveyors have an excellent reputation amongst their clientele in Greater London, Essex and the home counties for their full range of RICS Surveys alongside more specialist property services.
The expert team at Able Surveyors have a wealth of knowledge and experience that allow them to deal with a wide range of property types in and around the Camden area. Whether you are in need of a property valuation for a new build in Belsize Park, a must have HomeBuyer Report for a family home Kilburn or a Building Survey for a large period property in the Highgate area. Able Surveyors should be your first port of call for professional guidance and advise.
Property in Camden
It is unsurprising to find that the property marker in Camden has been affected by the political upheaval that the Brexit negotiations have brought. Overall whilst the number of transactions has declined due to buyers placing their moving plans on hold as they await the outcome of Brexit, the overall housing prices have not suffered nearly as much as other London boroughs.
Recent Rightmove figures show that Camden property prices average at around £798,775, which is lower than the nearby Primrose Hill. The most popular form of property in the area in term of sales were apartments, and prices currently hold at the same as the previous year, which were up by 6% on prices in 2016.
Property in the Camden area comes in all manner of types and size. With Primrose Hill currently standing as the most expensive area in the area with an average property value of £2,030,184.
Property Services in Camden
Whether you are thinking of buying a home, or investing in commercial property in the Camden area, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the building that you will be committing to. Many buyers tend to believe that an independent survey is unnecessary, preferring to rely on mortgage valuations, information provided by the property vendor or a quick look around the property themselves.
Able Surveyors firmly believe that you need to be in possession all the facts before you commit, so that you are able to make an informed decision on your property purchase. The expert team of building specialists stand ready to investigate any kind of property across the southern counties to determine its condition and identify any major areas of concern.
Whether you are in need of a RICS Condition Report, HomeBuyer Report or even a Building Survey, the team is ready to advise on the best course of action, and most suitable type of survey whatever your needs. Able Surveyors are also happy to offer a number of specialist property services which tackle more in-depth investigations into things such as damp reports, specific defect surveys and drone surveys.
FAQs
- Why is a survey really necessary?
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UK property sales abide by the principle of ‘buyer beware’ meaning that it is up to you, the purchaser, to spot any building problems or other issues before you sign on the dotted line. At first glance, a property survey may seem like an additional expense you can do without, especially when there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with the building, and the vendor hasn’t mentioned any problems.
It’s a risky strategy, and one that can easily be avoided with the help of a professional surveyor. Many new homeowners who didn’t bother with a survey are finding nasty surprises that they hadn’t anticipated nor budgeted for. Remedying problems such as roof defects or damp issues in a building can be an expensive undertaking.
- Is a mortgage valuation report enough?
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Be warned that a mortgage valuation is not a building survey. Mortgage valuations are carried out on behalf of the lender, with the sole purpose of establishing whether the property is worth the amount you are hoping to borrow.
Relying on a mortgage valuation is a false economy since the report won’t contain any structural or legal information about the building. Instead, for your own peace of mind, you are advised to commission an independent RICS survey.
Contact us
For further information regarding any of Able Surveyors services, or to arrange for a property survey for a house or apartment in and around the Camden area, why not contact Able Surveyors by emailing info@ablesurveyors.co.uk or calling their office on 0207 164 6628 to speak to the team directly.
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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