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Top tips for a Watford Home Buyers Survey
Watford's town grew rapidly when it was linked to the Grand Union Canal (1798) and the railway (1837).
You can find properties from many different periods here (the High Street has many brick fronts from the 18th century) although much of the housing dates from the 20th century onwards, for example the developments in Callowland (North Watford) and West Watford, many of which date from the first two decades of the 20th century and consist largely of terraces and semi-detached homes.
The council built municipal housing as well, particularly after the 1st World War, when the Harebreaks estate was developed. The Meriden Estate was built in the 1960s and mainly consists of 2 purpose-built tower blocks.
There are many new build developments, such as High Elms (Woodside Road) and St Margaret's Park. Shared ownership is also quite common, such as can be found in Ashleigh Court and Water Lane.
You can find properties from many different periods here (the High Street has many brick fronts from the 18th century) although much of the housing dates from the 20th century onwards, for example the developments in Callowland (North Watford) and West Watford, many of which date from the first two decades of the 20th century and consist largely of terraces and semi-detached homes.
The council built municipal housing as well, particularly after the 1st World War, when the Harebreaks estate was developed. The Meriden Estate was built in the 1960s and mainly consists of 2 purpose-built tower blocks.
There are many new build developments, such as High Elms (Woodside Road) and St Margaret's Park. Shared ownership is also quite common, such as can be found in Ashleigh Court and Water Lane.
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Properties in Watford which are built close to the River Colne and its valley and the River Gade, such as in Radlett Road and Rickmansworth Road, 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). | If you get a RICS home buyer survey for the property in Watford which you're looking to buy, the surveyor will consider the local environment, among other matters, for any potentially detrimental issues. In a recent RICS HomeBuyer Report for a dwelling in Mead Way, the surveyor advised the following regarding landfill and pollution: "As a precaution, we advise that you instruct your legal adviser to obtain an Enviro All-in-One Report and any adverse result should be referred back to the inspecting surveyor as it could have a detrimental effect on the resaleability and therefore market value." | Properties in some areas of Watford may be affected by overhead power lines. A recent environmental search carried out for a property Bucknalls Lane revealed that there were overhead power lines 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. |
Listed Building Survey Watford
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Watford. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Watford
We have completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Catalonia Apartments, Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford, Herts, WD18 7BN
- 1 Tolpits Close, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 7SX
- 19 Diamond Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 5EN
- 33 Sidmouth Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7QN
- 95a North Western Avenue, Watford, Herts, WD25 0AG
Building Survey Watford Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Watford Borough Council at Hempstead Road, Town Hall, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 3EX, telephone 01923 226 400, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Local Building Survey Watford
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Aldenham, Rickmansworth, Bushey, Northwood, Moor Park, Rotherhithe and Abbots Langley.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Watford. 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 Watford we'll be able to give you the detailed Watford HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A Home Buyers Survey is completed by a qualified RICS surveyor and delivers a visual inspection of the property in Watford and the surrounding garden. The aim of the survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, is to identify potential risks or defects that you may not know are there such as cracks or damage to the structure of the property, subsidence, damp and infestations.
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Level 2 HomeBuyer Report with a Valuation
A HomeBuyer Report, also known as a Home Buyers Survey, is generally suitable for:
- Bungalows
- Flats
- Standard construction houses
The majority of Watford's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.
Level 3 RICS Building Survey
A Building Survey is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide on a property in Watford. It is suitable for:
- complex buildings, for example those that have been extensively extended and altered
- unique or older historic properties
- properties in poor condition; or
- those where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work.
Speak to one of our team on 0207 112 5388 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
