Top tips for a North East London Home Buyers Survey
North East London is another area of London where there are many Victorian-era properties throughout, particularly around the Hackney/Dalston area such as the Balls Pond Road, where you can see classic Victorian terraces, but where there has been considerable redevelopment.
Much of Wandsworth, for example, is made up from standard construction-type properties either built in the 1920s and 1930s, or considerably later in the century such as in Voluntary Place. There are huge bungalows built in the 1980s in St. Marys Avenue.
The White House in Gilwell Park in Chingford, built in 1754, is a fine example of a large Georgian property, which has been extended ever since.
There are any number of new developments in and throughout North East London, particularly in Hackney, where many shared ownership apartments have been newly built.
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Dwellings in some areas in North East London, particularly to Hackney's east, such as in Hackney Wick and Hackney Marsh, if they are built very close to the River Lea or the River Lea navigation, such as in Osborne Road and Lindisfarne Way, are subject to flood warnings and alerts from time to time. If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is in a flood risk area, you should consider getting a flood risk report (click for more details). |
Properties in some areas of Highams Park, to the north of North East London, may be affected by overhead power lines or mobile phone masts. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Hillyfield revealed that there were overhead power lines or mobile phone masts located within 250m of the dwelling. Overhead power lines and phone masts can be contentious and additionally may have a visual impact on the surrounding area. |
A recent Regulated Local Authority Search for a property in Aldborough Road South, Ilford IG3 8HS, in the North East London area, noted that the property was in a local authority area that will be affected by the Crossrail route. More information about this can be accessed via the Crossrail portal |
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 Survey North East London
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in North East London. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in North East London
Building Survey North East London Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting London Local Authorities Councils (various) at their address, telephone their local number, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey North East London
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Walthamstow, Dalston, Leyton, Ilford, Hackney, Stratford and Highams Park.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in North East London. 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 building surveys on properties in North East London we'll be able to give you the detailed North East London HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey North East London
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Comberton Road, E5 9PU
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Mountside Walk, E5 9QF
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Abersham Road, E8 2LN
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Shrubland Road, E10 7EP
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Fyfield Road, E17 3RA
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Our Building Surveyor uses their local knowledge of North East London to ensure they deliver a detailed homebuyers report to help you decide whether you should move forward with your home move or if you should pull out.
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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 North East London.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey is a visual inspection of the grounds and the internal/external structure of the property and identifies defects such as cracks or damage to the structure of the property, subsidence, damp and infestations.
Some of these defects you may not even see or know what to look for which makes getting a homebuyers survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, if you are thinking of buying a property in North East London incredibly important.
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 flags up any of these defects then our Surveyor explains what you need to do to get further advice on how to investigate them and get It resolved.
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div>If you are concerned about your property in North East London having any other defects then you MUST get a Home Buyers Survey as the costs for repairing the defects can run into thousands of pounds.
If you can identify the defect before you purchase then you can get quotes for fixing it and either share the costs with the seller, or, in worst case examples, choose not to proceed.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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What does the Building Surveyor bring on site?
The RICS Survey is a defect report and the surveyor has an exhaustive list of checks he is required to carry out as part of his inspection.
He comes armed with a kit box which includes items such as a ladder, binoculars, a key for manhole covers, a damp meter, a camera, a tape measure, a hammer, a compass and various other items to measure, record and facilitate access for his inspection.
HomeBuyers Report in North East London
The HomeBuyers Report is a reasonable 'broad-brush' structural inspection most suited to flats, new properties and bungalows of standard construction. A HomeBuyers Report would suit most leasehold flats in London excepting Victorian conversions which may require a Building Survey.
Building Survey in North East London
Many houses in North East London are over 50 years old, have been converted or have an unusual style: a Building Survey is best suited to these. It is the highest level of visual inspection that a RICS Surveyor can produce.
Read our detailed comparison guide on which HomeBuyers Survey to book or call our team of expert advisers on 0207 112 5388.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey North East London quote.
