James Merewether
AssocRICS MFPWS
James qualified as an Associate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2019 and has worked in the property industry since 2010. He began his career in property sales before moving into residential surveying, where he developed strong technical knowledge and practical experience.
He divides his time between party wall matters and residential survey work, drafting notices and awards as well as undertaking Level 2 and Level 3 Home Survey inspections for clients.
Outside of work, James enjoys bike touring and attending music gigs, making the most of his free time.
Email: james.merewether@team-pbs.co.uk
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