SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL WORK

 
The scope of Professional Work that we undertake is summarised below, whilst not exhaustive, it will provide some assistance to you of the fields in which we practice.

 

RESIDENTIAL VALUATIONS & SURVEYS

 

- mortgage valuations

- homebuyer survey & valuation

- home condition reports

- insurance valuations

- taxation valuations

- council tax

- home condition reports (pre sale reports)

- compensation

- boundary disputes

- leasehold reform act

 

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL VALUATIONS & SURVEYS

 

- mortgage/loan valuations

- business premises report

- insurance valuations

- taxation valuations

- rating valuations & appeals

- compensation

- rental valuations

- rent reviews

- lease renewals

 

 

 

RENTAL VALUATIONS

 

- new leases

- rent reviews

- lease renewals

- schedule of condition

- shops

- offices

- industrial

- guest houses/hotels

- restaurants

- leisure

 

 

 

RATING VALUATIONS

 

- rating valuations

- rating appeals

- shops

- offices

- industrial

- guest houses/ hotels

- self catering accommodation

- restaurants

- leisure

- boathouses

 

 

 

VALUATIONS

 

of land and buildings, and interests therein for all purposes.

 

 

 

TAXATION

 

valuation of land and buildings. See capital gains tax, income tax, rating and inheritance tax.

 

 

 

RATING/COUNCIL TAX

 

valuation for rating of most types of property; advising on assessments, preparing returns and conducting objections and appeals against, or proposals of amendment to, rating lists; Council Tax valuations.

 

 

 

RENTAL VALUATIONS

 

valuations; advice on new leases, rent reviews and lease renewals; survey prior to taking the lease and survey of condition.

 

 

 

PURCHASE

 

freehold or leasehold property: valuation advice and surveys.

 

 

 

MORTGAGES

 

valuation of land and buildings for banks and building societies.

 

 

 

ACQUISITION OF LAND BY COMPULSORY PURCHASE

 

advice on and preparing claims; the settlement of terms with the acquiring authority; advice on value and disturbance.

 

 

 

BOUNDARY DISPUTES

 

negotiation and settlement of disputes; preparation of evidence for hearings.

 

 

 

BUSINESS PREMISES REPORT

 

detailed survey of the property together with valuation advice.

 

 

 

CAPITAL GAINS TAX

 

valuation of land and buildings.

 

 

 

COMPENSATION

 

assessing and advising on compensation for land and buildings compulsorily acquired or affected by planning proposals or restrictions; and on depreciation caused by use of public works etc.

 

 

 

COVENANTS

 

advice on their effects on property; application to Lands

 

 

 

RESTRICTIONS

 

Tribunal for modification.

 

 

 

COUNCIL TAX

 

see also rating; advising on assessments; preparing and conducting appeals.

 

 

 

HOUSES & FLATS

 

purchase, sale, letting; valuation for all purposes; including the effect of the Rent Acts and Housing Acts; inspection and reports for all purposes ; advising on rental value; valuation and advice on rating and council tax appeals.

 

 

 

HOMEBUYER REPORTS

 

detailed survey of dwellings together with valuation advice. SAVA accredited

 

 

 

SELLERS SURVEY

 

Detailed survey providing a brief report for seller and purchaser.

 

 

 

INCOME TAX

 

valuation of land and buildings; negotiation with the District Valuer.

 

 

 

INHERITANCE TAX

 

valuation of land and buildings; negotiation with the District Valuer.

 

 

 

INSURANCE

 

reinstatement valuation of buildings.

 

 

 

LAND

 

valuation for all purposes; inspection and reports.

 

 

 

LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

 

disposal, purchase and management advice; valuation for all purposes and survey.

 

 

 

LEASEHOLD REFORM ACT

 

valuation advice.

 

 

 

SAP SURVEY

 

rating the energy efficiency of dwellings.

 

 

 

AUCTIONEERING

 

of land or property

 

 

 

If you wish to discuss any type of valuation or survey work or any other property related matter please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

 

KENDAL OFFICE: TEL: 01539 735353    FAX: 01539 721477

WINDERMERE OFFICE: TEL: 015394 46963

BARROW IN FURNESS OFFICE: TEL: 01229 839200    FAX: 01229 839220

 

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