Chartered Surveyors Northamptonshire

Discover CWH Surveyors, a dedicated group of independent RICS Chartered Surveyors in Northamptonshire and its surrounding areas, providing surveyors in Northampton, Kettering, Corby and Great Addington. Whether you’re contemplating your next home purchase, venturing into buy-to-let investments, or engaging in property dealings, our team of seasoned professionals is here to offer comprehensive and unbiased guidance.

With an unparalleled grasp of the regional residential property landscape in Northamptonshire, we cater to a diverse clientele, from individual property seekers to homeowners and corporate partners providing services in homebuyer reports, valuations and expert witness reports.

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OUR SERVICES

As highly regarded Chartered Surveyors in Northamptonshire and its encompassing areas, we specialising in residential properties as well as a diverse array of professional services tailored to enhance your forthcoming property transactions.

RICS Home Surveys

Navigating the acquisition of a house or apartment entails significant financial commitment — perhaps the most substantial investment of your lifetime. Our independent Northamptonshire home surveys are meticulously designed to provide you with a lucid comprehension of the property’s condition, enabling you to make an enlightened decision about the way forward. Over the years, industry statistics have consistently underscored the importance of comprehensive surveys in averting unanticipated repair expenditures down the road.

RICS Level 2 Survey (also known as a RICS Homebuyer Report)

A judiciously economical approach to acquiring all essential information. Our findings are presented in a standardised framework, employing clear and accessible language to elucidate any prevailing defects. From roof to boundaries, our site inspection covers the property’s fabric. This survey suits modern properties of standard construction in reasonable repair.

RICS Level 3 Survey (also known as a RICS Building Survey)

A profoundly comprehensive report derived from an exhaustive assessment of internal and external accessible areas, yielding a meticulous analysis of its structure and condition, along with our recommendations for rectification. This survey is particularly recommended for older properties in Northamptonshire (including listed buildings), spacious residences, non-traditional constructions, and structures in deteriorated states or having undergone substantial modifications.

If you’re uncertain which home survey aligns with your property requisites, kindly reach out to us for informed guidance. A convenient guide is also accessible to assist your selection; you can peruse and download it from here.

RICS Property Valuations

As accredited RICS Registered Valuers, CWH Surveyors are exceptionally qualified to offer independent valuations for residential properties in Northamptonshire and beyond. Our adept valuations cater to a spectrum of needs, from determining the current market value of residential properties as assets, to mediating disputes regarding property valuations. We provide:

  • Private treaty purchases and private sales
  • Probate and inheritance tax matters
  • Divorce and matrimonial affairs
  • Accounting valuations for business expansion or streamlining
  • Equity purchases, Right to Buy, and Help to Buy valuations

Our valuers scrutinise the property’s overall condition, dimensions, construction, and locale. Leveraging our acumen and expertise in the Northamptonshire local housing market, we gauge the property’s value within the context of nearby comparables, culminating in a robust figure acknowledged by various official entities, including HMRC.

Expert Witness Property Reports

In scenarios where legal disputes emerge between parties, CWH Surveyors are consistently summoned to furnish expert witness testimony, facilitating the resolution of property valuation conflicts in Northamptonshire. Our extensive experience encompasses the formulation of Expert Witness Property Reports covering an array of residential property matters, including:

  • Family and matrimonial disputes
  • Building surveys, structural flaws, and professional lapses
  • Rental appraisals and housing disrepair
  • Dilapidations, landlord-tenant compensation
  • Capital valuation disputes
  • Business conflicts

Typically, our expert insights are requisitioned for court proceedings, alternative dispute resolutions, and mediation. We possess profound proficiency in crafting Expert Witness Property Reports for a spectrum of scenarios, meticulously adhering to court regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I instruct a surveyor?

A surveyor can be instructed at any point throughout the purchase process. We would encourage clients not to leave it to the last minute, to allow time for any further investigations to be carried out.

What type of surveys are there?

We conduct the RICS two main levels of survey, Level 2 Home Survey and Level 3 Building Survey.

Isn’t a survey carried out by my lender?

There is often a misconception in this regard. Where mortgage finance is involved, the lender will appoint a surveyor to carry out a valuation of the property to ensure it is suitable security for lending and is worth what is being paid for it. This is principally to protect the bank and in some instances it may take the form of a desktop valuation. It will not provide the buyer with a detailed assessment of the property’s condition.

Do I have to arrange the inspection appointment?

Our experienced administrators will make all the necessary arrangements for the surveyor to inspect the property. This will include liaising with the estate agent and seller to reduce stress on our clients behalf.

How long does a survey inspection take?

Inspections typically take between 2 and 4 hours dependent on the age, size and condition of the property, as well as the type of survey. We will spend sufficient time on site to ensure a detailed and thorough report is produced.

How do I instruct a surveyor?

To discuss your survey requirements, please feel free to contact us here.

How quickly will I receive my report?

Following the survey inspection, the completed report is issued within 4-7 working days, allowing time for reflection on our findings and ensuring the report is accurate.

What are the benefits of a survey?

Our survey is designed to provide a buyer with a comprehensive overview of the condition of the property they are purchasing and allowing them to make an informed decision. It is there to assist with the decision making process so that they can proceed to purchase in confidence. Where issues do exist, it will identity the issues and provide context regarding the urgency of repairs to ensure that any significant defects can be costed before committing to purchase.

WHY CHOOSE CWH SURVEYORS?

Count on CWH Surveyors as your trusted local authority in residential surveys and valuations, serving Northamptonshire and spanning across Leicestershire, Rutland, Derbyshire, North Norfolk, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire. With an impressive track record of assisting over 10,000 clients in the last half-decade, our adept team of RICS Chartered Surveyors brings unparalleled expertise to the table.

Benefit from our seasoned team of RICS qualified surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers who boast an extensive reservoir of regional insight. Our commitment lies in furnishing reliable, independent home surveys and valuations, ensuring you have a dependable foundation to make informed decisions.

OTHER AREAS WE COVER:

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CONTACT US

Should you desire additional insights into our residential surveying offerings in Northampton, Ketting, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester or any other area of Northamptonshire, don’t hesitate to contact the team. Engage with us to converse about your distinct property needs. For thorough and precise surveys and valuations rooted in our adeptness and conveyed with utmost lucidity, feel free to request a no-obligation quote.

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