Martin Tate MRICS

Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), RICS Registered Valuer

About Martin

Martin is a highly experienced Chartered Surveyor, RICS Registered Valuer, and the driving force behind My Surve. Bringing over 40 years of technical property expertise to home buyers, he specialises in comprehensive building surveys, detailed defect analysis, and professional residential valuations.

Known for his approachable and highly thorough surveying style, Martin combines a deep understanding of regional residential architecture with a commitment to providing clear, jargon-free advice. By ensuring buyers are fully aware of any structural defects, ongoing maintenance requirements, or unexpected issues before exchanging contracts, he delivers the actionable insights clients need to navigate their property transactions with complete confidence.

To provide home buyers with a seamless, expertly managed experience, Martin works as part of the SAM Conveyancing national panel. By partnering with SAM, he can focus entirely on delivering detailed, high-quality technical inspections while SAM’s dedicated support team streamlines administration. This collaborative approach is a key reason why he works with SAM, consistently delivering a highly rated service that has helped clients make safe, informed property purchases since SAM started back in 2014.

Martin Specialises In:

• RICS Home Survey - Level 3 (Building Survey): Delivering deep-dive structural assessments for older, extended, or historic properties, complete with detailed defect analysis and advice on repairs.
• RICS Home Survey - Level 2 (Homebuyer Report): Providing clear, comprehensive health checks on modern and standard properties to highlight unexpected issues before exchange.
• Independent Market Valuations: Conducting formal, evidence-based residential property valuations in accordance with the RICS Red Book standard for purchasing, probate, and matrimonial purposes.
• Defect Analysis & Assessments: Applying deep technical knowledge to diagnose specific building issues, trace their root causes, and recommend clear structural solutions.
• Local Coverage: Providing trusted, expert knowledge across Cambridge, Coventry, Leicester, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Northampton, Oxford, Peterborough, and the wider Midlands and East of England regions.

Need to book a RICS Home Survey?

Speak to our survey specialists today on 0333 344 3234 or email us at help@samconveyancing.co.uk to secure a date with our local panel of RICS-qualified surveyors.