At Able Surveyors, our team of experienced Chartered Surveyors have been dealing with residential and commercial property in Tottenham, North London and beyond for over 25 years. We can provide a full range of RICS surveys as well as professional property services including Schedules of Condition and Stock Condition Surveys.
We are proud to have built up long-term relationships with many of our local clients, and strive to provide a reliable, professional service where trusted expert advice comes as standard. Take a look at our customer testimonials here.
Buying in Tottenham
Tottenham has excellent transport links to the rest of the capital and borders some of North London’s most sought after boroughs. Tottenham Hotspur’s spectacular new football stadium is a major landmark. The area has long been a traditional working-class neighbourhood boasting an international character full of cultural diversity, but in recently times the areas has been subject to a huge regeneration programme.
According to Rightmove, Tottenham has an overall average property price of £458,268, more expensive than nearby Tottenham Hale but cheaper than South Tottenham, and a healthy 16% up on 2016 prices. Terraced properties constitute the majority of property sales in the past year. With comparatively inexpensive property and the promise of further redevelopment of the area, investing in property in Tottenham could be a shrewd move.
Professional Property Services
Whether you are looking for a family home or are investing in residential or commercial property in Tottenham, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the building and any issues that may need attention. Regrettably, an alarming number of potential buyers underestimate the importance of a survey, relying instead on information provided by the seller or mortgage valuation.
At Able Surveyors, our team of building professionals will investigate all kinds of property to establish its current condition and highlight any areas of concern. We can advise on the most suitable type of RICS survey for your needs, providing the critical information you need in order to make an informed decision.
For further detailed investigation, we can carry out specific defect surveys, damp reports and drone surveys alongside a range of specialist property services for and landlords and investors.
FAQs
- Which property survey should you get?
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Choosing the right survey will largely depend on the age, condition and building method of the property in question. At Able Surveyors, we carry out the full range of RICS surveys and are happy to discuss your specific requirements, advising on the most beneficial survey for your house or flat purchase.
Choose a RICS HomeBuyer Report for modern properties of conventional construction that are in a good state of repair, or opt for an in-depth investigation and RICS Building Survey for larger or older buildings or those that are in need of major updating and refurbishment. Here’s a handy comparison table to explain the different surveys available.
- Can you rely on a mortgage valuation alone?
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One of the most common misunderstandings among home buyers is to think that a mortgage valuation is a type of property survey. Sadly, that isn’t the case. A mortgage valuation is carried out on behalf of your lender, with the sole intention of establishing whether the property is worth the amount you are applying to borrow.
Relying on the information contained in the mortgage valuation is a false economy since it won’t give you any information about structural or legal issues with the building. For your own peace of mind, we strongly advise that you take out and independent survey approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). At Able Surveyors, we carry out the full range of RICS home surveys and will be happy to advise which one would be most suitable for your needs.
- Why is it important to monitor cracks in walls?
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Are you worried about potential movement in building foundations as a consequence of your adjoining neighbour’s planned basement conversion or home extension? Are there existing cracks in your walls, or are your door or windows not closing properly, making you suspect subsidence?
At Able Surveyors, we offer ongoing crack monitoring and reporting over time – typically 3-12 months – so that you have a clear record of what is going on, and with a clear indication of the potential causes of movement. The monitoring report can be used to help satisfy key requirements and agreements with your adjoining neighbours, and enables the appropriate remedial work to be scheduled in.
Contact us
To find out more about our residential and commercial surveying services in Tottenham and to discuss your particular requirements, please get in touch with the friendly, knowledgeable team at Able Surveyors by calling 0207 164 6628 or sending your enquiry 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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