Videre Building Surveying
Party Wall Services & Neighbourly Matters
Party wall matters – We have considerable experience in following the statutory procedures of The Party Wall etc. Act 1996, preparing and issuing notices and, where necessary, acting as party wall surveyors appointed by owners undertaking or affected by notifiable development work, to ensure that these works proceed lawfully.
Access agreements – We can assist in negotiation access agreements / licences to enable access for scaffolding, hoarding/work areas and a crane over neighbouring property. It is our utmost desire to ultimately safeguard your investment and as members of The Pyramus and Thisbe Society; a leading authority on Party Wall and related issues, relied upon since 1974 we have experience in doing so.
RICS Home Buyers Reports
At Videre, we are here to assist with your new property acquisition. In England and Wales, it is not a legal requirement to get a survey of a property before you acquire it, however, it is recommended.
By commissioning a RICS Home Buyers Report with us you can be confident in the investment you are making; ensuring there are no surprises. As we understand this could be one of the most expensive purchases you might make, it is important to know as much as you can about the property before you acquire it, live in it, develop it, rent it or perhaps sell it. With various levels of survey, we, as Chartered Surveyors can guide you through how each are designed to give you the information you need to make an informed decision relative to the type of property you seek to acquire. Below are links to simple guide documents explaining what we offer. Contact us for further advice and our fee quotation;
RICS Home Survey Level 1 (Condition Report)
RICS Home Survey Level 2 (Home Buyer Report)
RICS Home Survey Level 3 (Building Survey)
Pre-Acquisition Surveys
A Pre-Acquisition Survey is a comprehensive assessment of a property’s condition and structure. It’s most frequently carried out for property investors and purchasers to determine whether the property you are acquiring is sound and appropriate for your needs, its limitations and shortcomings.
At Videre, we ensure that you achieve a thorough understanding of a property’s current condition, taking into consideration your requirements, including any obligations and commitments upon acquisition.
Defect Diagnosis, Element Condition Surveys and Planned Maintenance Assessments
If you wish to commission a report on specific building defect(s) or element(s) to identify any concerns you have with a property, or have an ongoing issue, we can provide a diagnosis or specific element report.
Furthermore, if you require advice on future maintenance, we can also assist in preparing a planned maintenance assessment. You may also wish us to consider this type of assessment as part of a Home Buyers survey.
Dilapidations
Dilapidations refer to the breaches of a tenant’s lease covenants typically these may include a failure to comply with enforceable statutes, to clean, to maintain / repair, to redecorate, to remove chattels or tenant’s alterations and to reinstate a property to the condition set out in the lease and any supplemental or collateral agreements.
If a landlord believes a tenant is not or has not complied with its covenants, they can issue an interim or terminal Schedule of Dilapidations or repair notice, detailing the necessary repairs and depending upon circumstances there are a range of remedies available including, to make a monetary claim for loss, forfeiture, the landlord entering and carrying out the works, specific performance etc.
It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand their responsibilities to avoid disputes and potential legal action.
Videre can provide services on behalf of a landlord or tenant so please get in touch following the link below.
Contract Administration and Project Co-ordination
The last and infinitely most important step is to bring the design to life. Videre can introduce the right trades to enable this. We can administer the contract between the contractor and you as the employer efficiently throughout the construction process. It is our responsibility to ensure that time, cost and quality and client satisfaction are given appropriate consideration throughout. To do so, we ensure to define with you the budget, the programme and extras so that you are satisfied with the end result.