EXPERT PROPERTY SURVEYING SERVICES THAT SPECIFICALLY CATER TO RUISLIP AND SURROUNDING AREAS

We were contacted to prepare a valuation report for a client looking to extend the lease on their flat located just south of Ruislip. The lease had approximately 87–90 years remaining, which is close to the 80-year threshold – after which extending the lease becomes significantly more expensive.

The client opted for our desktop lease extension service. This is a more cost-effective solution that eliminates the need for a physical inspection, provided that accurate floorplans are supplied, while still delivering a reliable report.

Our surveyor, Matthew Price, assisted by Katie Merchant, used comparative tools to identify the closest matching properties and conducted a thorough analysis. Adjustments were carefully made to reflect key variables such as floor level and layout, ensuring an accurate valuation. The final report was then promptly shared with the client.

Following the service, the client left a positive review, describing us as “fast and reliable” and highlighting the professionalism displayed throughout.

Steve Hobbs, one of our team of Chartered Surveyors, recently completed a Level 2 Survey for the purchaser of a modern purpose-built flat in Ruislip.

Despite the property having been built less than ten years ago the survey uncovered a number of issues, including installation defects to large set of expensive folding patio doors, significant cosmetic damage to the kitchen units caused by the current occupants, and a significant leak from the sealed central heating installation which will be fairly disruptive and expensive to remedy. Even where a property is relatively recently built there can still be defects which in some cases will be difficult and / or expensive to remedy.

Following our advice and comprehensive report the client was fully armed with the information and advice necessary, including recommendations for further investigations required where appropriate, to make an informed decision about their property purchase.

Our specialist valuation surveyor, Steve Hobbs, recently carried out valuation for a Help to Buy loan redemption for a modern purpose-build flat in Harrow.

The client had already agreed a sale of the property, and Steve was able to confirm that the agreed sale price presented the full market value of the property, thereby enabling the sale to proceed. Unfortunately there were a number of delays in the transaction, which was part of a larger chain. Homes England determined that, due to these delays, the property would have to be revalued, not once but twice during the course of the transaction!

On both occasions we were able to carry out the required revaluations at short notice, enabling the sale to stay on track. We were pleased to hear once the sale had completed that our client was in a position to move into their long-awaited new home.