Top tips for a White City Home Buyers Survey
White City is a district of Hammersmith & Fulham Borough in West London.
It was essentially undeveloped vis-à-vis housing until 1908, then a stadium and other related buildings were constructed to host various exhibitions and functions including the Olympics of that year. The stadium was demolished in 1985 to make way for BBC White City.
A 5-storey housing estate was built in the late 1930s to house population increases including in streets such as Pretoria Avenue.
There are extensive new build developments in progress in the area such as the partnership between White City Living, Westfield and Imperial College which should deliver up to 5,000 high quality new homes, among other targets.
A 5-storey housing estate was built in the late 1930s to house population increases including in streets such as Pretoria Avenue.
There are extensive new build developments in progress in the area such as the partnership between White City Living, Westfield and Imperial College which should deliver up to 5,000 high quality new homes, among other targets.
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Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in the White City area mainly centre around the A40/Westway and Wood Lane. Raised levels of noise pollution from railways accompany the Silverlink line (overground) going north from Shepherd's Bush station to Willesden Junction station and affecting roads like Depot Road. |
When a RICS surveyor is completing either a building survey or a homebuyer report they may have suspicions that a property has an infestation. If this happens, they will normally advise that a qualified pest control company comes to the property to sort out the problem. A local pest control company within the White City area is S&S Pest Control, 1 Hythe Rd, White City, London NW10 6RT. |
Properties in some areas of White City may be affected by surface water flooding. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Stanlake Road, White City, W5 7HG revealed that there was a potential risk of surface water flooding within 250m of the dwelling. Surface water flooding results from rainfall running over ground before entering a watercourse or river. If you are buying a property with a mortgage, when your main property searches are returned, they may advise that you get an additional Flood Risk Report (click to find out more). |
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 White City
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in White City. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in White City
Building Survey White City Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Hammersmith & Fulham Council at Town Hall, King St, London W6 9JU, telephone 0208 748 3020, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey White City
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in East Acton, North Kensington, Shepherd's Bush, Emlyn Gardens, Goldhawk Road, Stamford Hill and Latimer Road.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in White City. 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 White City we'll be able to give you the detailed White City HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey White City
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Holborn House, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0TS
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143 Basement Flat, Uxbridge Road, London, W12 9RB
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Flat 19 Grey House, Australia Road, W12 7QP
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65 Stanlake Road, London, W12 7HG
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420 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 0NR
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Our Building Surveyor uses their local knowledge of White City 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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We normally have availability within days of you booking and our turnaround for homebuyers survey reports is within 5 working days.
Panel of RICS Surveyors
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 White City.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey 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.
Whichever you opt for out of a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, they are both excellent for peace of mind if you are considering buying a property in White City.
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)
Should any issues be flagged up in the HomeBuyers Survey, our surveyor will tell you what you need to do to get more in-depth advice on the extent and seriousness of the issue affecting your property in White City and what needs to be done to remedy it.
If you are worried about a crack or cracks or indeed any other defects that you think your property has, we strongly recommend you get a Home Buyers Survey as the cost of remedying the problem might snowball into many thousands of pounds further down the line.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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Is a Mortgage valuation a Building Survey?
When you get a mortgage for your property in White City your mortgage lender requires you to pay for a mortgage valuation survey of the property. The aim of this survey is to give the mortgage lender reassurance that the property is worth what you are paying. Although you pay for the mortgage valuation survey, it belongs to the mortgage lender and often you won't be allowed to see it.
It is paramount that when buying a property you get your own HomeBuyers Survey that reports on defects or potential issues with the property; either a HomeBuyers Report or a Building Survey. Buying without a survey could leave you exposed to any repair costs or defects that you didn't spot. Defects such as subsidence can cost thousands to repair and would affect your future sale price if not repaired.
A HomeBuyer Survey will give you reassurance to buy your new home without worrying about what is in the closet. If you aren't sure what you should do or which HomeBuyer Survey to get call us and we'll talk you through the options - this is what we do!
HomeBuyers Report in White City
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in White City should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in White City
Most freehold houses in White City 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 White City quote.
