Welcome to Able Surveyors, your independent firm of experienced Chartered Surveyors in Westminster. 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 Westminster
Synonymous with the beating heart of British politics, Westminster’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 Westminster 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 Westminster
We have a large portfolio of specialist property services in Westminster, designed to help private and commercial clients with the purchase and maintenance of all types of property asset. Putting our vast London surveying experience and specific expertise at your disposal, we offer targeted insights to facilitate informed property decisions. As experienced Westminster surveyors, we offer the following services:
- Home Surveys including Level 1 Condition Reports, Level 2 HomeBuyer Reports, Level 3 Building Surveys
- 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
- What is the purpose of a mortgage valuation?
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Most mortgage companies insist on a mortgage valuation before agreeing to the loan, purely to protect their financial interests. This consists of a quick look around the building, and they are under no obligation to share their findings with you. For your own peace of mind, you are strongly advised to have an independent property survey carried out.
- Which accreditations do Able Surveyors have?
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We are a regulated firm of Chartered Surveyors and members of the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building), a renowned industry body for construction management professionals.
Contact Us
For all enquiries about residential and commercial building surveys in Westminster, 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 STARTS AT £450 +VAT
HOMEBUYER REPORT WITH VALUATION STARTS AT £500 +VAT
BUILDING SURVEY 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
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Additional Drone Survey
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