Welcome to Able Surveyors, your independent firm of experienced RICS Chartered Surveyors in City of London. We work with private clients, commercial operators and professional landlords across some of Central London’s most prestigious locations, providing a wealth of specialist advice to help you get the most of your property asset.
Buying in City of London
Synonymous with the beating heart of British politics, City of London’s Central London location has a genuine sense of history that can be felt wherever you go. Property wise, there are fine Queen Anne and Georgian houses tucked away in the back streets near St James’s Park and around Smith Square, as well as imposing blocks of mansion flats and new build developments around Westminster Cathedral.
Many homes in the City of London are bought as second homes or as property investments. Interestingly, buying property here is around a third less expensive than in nearby Mayfair, Belgravia and Knightsbridge, and there are a surprising number of social housing estates too, notably the Arts and Crafts Millbank Estate, the Lutyens designed Grosvenor Estate and the Horseferry Road Estate.
According to Rightmove, most property sales in the area last year involved flats, with an average price of £1,390,194, while terraced properties fetched nearly £6 million on average. Piccadilly is the most expensive residential address.
Our Professional Services in the City of London
We have a large portfolio of specialist property services in the City of London, designed to help private and commercial clients with the purchase and maintenance of all types of property asset. Putting our vast surveying experience and specific expertise at your disposal, we offer targeted insights to facilitate informed property decisions. As experienced City of London surveyors, we offer the following services:
- RICS Home Surveys including Level 1 Condition Reports, Level 2 HomeBuyer Reports, Level 3 Building Surveys
- RICS Registered Valuations for tax planning, probate matters, divorce & separation, insurance and other financial purposes
- In-depth building investigations including Specific Defect Surveys, Damp Reports, Drone Surveys and Movement Monitoring Services
- Schedules of Condition to safeguard landlord/tenant client interests in dilapidation claims, and for Party Wall Awards
- Stock Condition Surveys, Contract Administration and cost management services
FAQs
- Why are property surveys important?
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In the UK, sellers are not necessarily obliged to provide buyers with information about the property’s condition – it’s up to the buyer to determine whether they think the property is a sound investment.
Property surveys provide buyers with a professional insight into a structure’s condition, from a completely impartial perspective. Understanding potential risks or defects within the building can give you a stronger negotiating position if you still wish to buy the property, or even provide the information you need to walk away and find a more suitable home.
Without a survey, buyers are effectively going in blind. It’s not uncommon for new owners to suddenly discover their home requires serious renovation and restorative work that can end up costing thousands of pounds.
- Which survey should I get?
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At Able Surveyors, we offer all three RICS surveys in order to cater for all property types. Condition Reports provide a brief overview of a property, while HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys are increasingly in-depth. For more information, take a look at our survey comparison table or give our team a call.
Contact Us
For all enquiries about residential and commercial building surveys in the City, or to discuss your property asset in detail, please get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team on 0207 164 6628 or 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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