Home Buyers Survey Deptford
Home Buyers Survey Deptford
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We have local RICS surveyors with knowledge and experience of properties in Deptford. We leave no stone unturned and our fees are fixed - plus we'll handle all the access for you with same week availability.
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Top tips for a Deptford Home Buyers Survey
Although Deptford has a long maritime-related history, it has been extensively redeveloped and most latterly in the late 20th century, when the docklands in general was recreated as a financial area and with it, numerous apartment developments ranging from luxury flats to affordable living spaces. There are, however, some notable architectural survivals. These include the Olympia Warehouse in the former Deptford Dockyard, built in 1846 and which is Grade II listed, and Stone House, which was built between 1771 and 1773, also Grade II listed, which is very much a Georgian period property. The former Deptford Town Hall, now part of Goldsmiths College, is a fine-fronted Victorian municipal building.
Greater London is an area which contains London, the capital of the United Kingdom (which itself centres on the Cities of London and Westminster) and a number of surrounding boroughs which are administered as London boroughs and which are the overall executive responsibility of the Mayor of London. It contains a large number of constituencies, each represented by an MP and it should be noted that these are not the same as nor even always continguous with the borders of the boroughs.
Many parts of Greater London were originally administered by the counties which surround London and these counties are often called the home counties. Enfield, for example, used to be classed as being part of Middlesex, but is now near the northern border of Greater London. Greater London's borders often coincide with a zone of 'green belt': areas where it has been decided that open spaces, parks, forests and wildlife reserves should act as a buffer against urban sprawl. London has numerous landmarks, anything from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to Karl Marx's grave in Highgate Cemetery.
Greater London contains more than 9 million inhabitants, a number growing daily, and as this is approximately 1/7 of the population of the UK, it can be seen that Greater Londoners have a large influence on the rest of the country politically and this is enhanced by the concentration of skilled workers gravitating towards the capital.
Modern buildings include the McMillan Student Village on the junction of Creek Road and Deptford Church Street, which consists of small, self-contained apartments and rooms and Laban Dance Centre, which has very pleasing glass work.
There are also numerous new build developments, many of which offer Help to Buy and shared ownership terms.
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If you're considering buying a property in or around Deptford, getting an Environmental Search Report, one of the main property conveyancing searches, is an important way to find out if there are environmental issues which might affect your enjoyment of the dwelling. A recent such report, bought for a property in 423 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TA revealed that the property had the potential for natural ground instability within 50 metres of its vicinity. This might indicate that the property might be more susceptible to matters such as subsidence, however further professional tests would need to carried out to get a more definite idea. |
According to the UK Government's Public Health England, all of Deptford, including streets such as Grinling Place and Lamerton Place, is in a raised radon area, with properties built there having a higher probability than average of experiencing ground Radon emissions. The raised Radon area has a maximum radon potential of 1-3% (the percentage is the chance of a property being built where Radon emissions might measure above the action level). If you are concerned that a property you are buying is in an area of raised Radon, please click to visit Public Health England's UK Radon Map. Click also to find out more about Radon, Radon property searches and much more. |
Some properties in Deptford are built in designated smoke control areas. A recent Local Authority Search, the most important of the conveyancing property searches and always insisted-upon by your lender if you're buying using a mortgage, which was taken out for a property in Bowerhouse Court, Cofferdam Way, London SE8 3GQ revealed that the dwelling was in a smoke control area. Under the terms of Section 20 of the Clean Air Act 1993, smoke emissions from all buildings are prohibited unless an exemption has been made by the Secretary of State under Section 21 of the Act. Additionally, the search revealed that an extension of the Bakerloo Line tube railway was planned to run in the vicinity of the property. If the plan goes ahead, this most likely might entail destruction during the construction period, but, most often, an uplift in price once any nearby tube stations are opened. |
Greater London is an area which contains London, the capital of the United Kingdom (which itself centres on the Cities of London and Westminster) and a number of surrounding boroughs which are administered as London boroughs and which are the overall executive responsibility of the Mayor of London. It contains a large number of constituencies, each represented by an MP and it should be noted that these are not the same as nor even always continguous with the borders of the boroughs.Many parts of Greater London were originally administered by the counties which surround London and these counties are often called the home counties. Enfield, for example, used to be classed as being part of Middlesex, but is now near the northern border of Greater London. Greater London's borders often coincide with a zone of 'green belt': areas where it has been decided that open spaces, parks, forests and wildlife reserves should act as a buffer against urban sprawl. London has numerous landmarks, anything from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to Karl Marx's grave in Highgate Cemetery.
Greater London contains more than 9 million inhabitants, a number growing daily, and as this is approximately 1/7 of the population of the UK, it can be seen that Greater Londoners have a large influence on the rest of the country politically and this is enhanced by the concentration of skilled workers gravitating towards the capital.
Listed Building Surveyors Deptford
We have local RICS surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Deptford. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Deptford
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Deptford Planning Application Search
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting London Borough of Lewisham Council at Laurence House 1 Catford Road SE6 4RU, telephone 020 8314 6000, or you can check for the most recently stored planning applications online here:
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Home Buyers Survey in and around Deptford
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Saint John's, New Cross, Greenwich, Lewisham, Brockley, Nunhead and Rotherhithe.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Deptford. Whether you are buying an old run down 'doer upper' or standard construction freehold house, our RICS surveyors have seen them all.
With a vast number of years of experience completing surveys on properties in Deptford we'll be able to give you the detailed Deptford HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Deptford
Recently completed surveys near you:
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Jodane Street, SE8 3PW
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Brookmill Road, SE8 4JH
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Deptford High Street, SE8 4AE
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Etta Street, SE8 5NT
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Melville Court, SE8 5DR
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We normally have availability within days of you booking and our turnaround for homebuyers survey reports is within 5 working days.
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Ranging from 10 to 40 years all of our chartered RICS Surveyors are registered with and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and have indemnity insurance that covers all of the work they undertake in a Home Buyers Survey in Deptford.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, non-intrusively inspects both the external and internal structure of a property for matters which include these, among others; damp, subsidence, infestations, cracks and damage.
If you are thinking of buying a property in Deptford, it is vitally important to book a Home Buyers Survey for your peace of mind.
NB If you're a first time buyer, you might wish to click on What is a House Survey to find out more, including what happens during the inspection.
Click to find out how much does a house survey cost (free, no obligation quote)
If the Home Buyers Survey shows up any such problems, our appointed surveyor will explain to you what you should do to get more in-depth information about the type and scope of the matter and what is required to fix it.
If you are worried about any defects that you think your property in Deptford has, we strongly recommend you get a Home Buyers Survey as the cost of remedying the problem might grow to many thousands of pounds as time progresses.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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Why do I need a survey?
The conveyancing process operates on the principle of ‘caveat emptor’ which means ‘let the buyer beware’ and it can be broken down in the following way.
Your solicitors make sure the property is legally okay to buy, the mortgage lender makes sure the property is financially okay to buy and the surveyor you hire to carry out a homebuyer report/building survey makes sure the property is structurally okay to buy.
In light of this, the purpose of the survey is to make sure you are aware of any defects present in the property when you buy it. If defects are found, then the survey gives you the opportunity to bargain with the seller, whether it be a reduction in price or an agreement that the seller makes good on the work necessary before purchase.
HomeBuyers Report in Deptford
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Deptford should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
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Building Survey in Deptford
Most freehold houses in Deptford that are over 50 years old, that have been refurbished/developed or are unusual in style should get a Building Survey. A Building Survey used to be called the Full Structural Survey and is the most comprehensive visual inspection a surveyor can provide. Choosing a HomeBuyers Report when you should have a Building survey can be costly if key defects don't get reported in the detail you require.
If you are unsure which survey to choose you can call our surveyors and they'll help you choose - Call 0207 112 5388.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Deptford quote.
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