Chartered Surveyors Honiton Exeter - Luxton Chartered Surveyors

<body topmargin="0"> <h1>Chartered Surveyor, Honiton, Exeter, East Devon, offering building surveys, building valuations, estate planning, homebuyers report. Thatched property valuations and cob property valuations. Expert Witness in boundary disputes and other property and valuation disputes.</h1> <p><a href="expert-witness.htm">Expert witness - boundary disputes, property and valuation disputes</a></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="surveys-devon-somerset-england.htm">Surveys</a></font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="valuations-surveyors-devon.htm">Valuations</a></font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="land-agent.htm">Estate Management</a></font></p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" src="images/chartered-surveyors-1.jpg" alt="chartered surveyors Honiton, Exeter - valuers, estate management" width="184" height="138">    </p> <h1 align="center">Surveys</h1> <p align="left"><b><a href="surveys-devon-somerset-england.htm">Do You Need a Survey?</a><br> </b>You are probably about to take one of the most important investment decisions of your life, and it therefore makes good sense to find out as much as possible about your proposed purchase. It is not prudent to rely wholly on your own subjective judgement. <br> A mortgage valuation report provides neither proper assurance, nor adequate insurance. The lender is primarily interested in your ability to repay the loan - the security of the property is of secondary importance. Defects and maintenance liabilities may not be discovered from a brief superficial inspection. <br> The cost of an independent survey is a small amount to pay for peace of mind and to help you decide if your choice is the right one. 'Forewarned is forearmed'.<br> <font color="#003366" face="Arial" size="2"> There are two common types of survey – <a target="_self" href="homebuyers-report.htm">Homebuyer Report</a> and <a target="_self" href="building-survey.htm">Building Survey</a>.</font></p> <p align="left"><b>Homebuyer Report <br> </b>This Report is designed as an economy package. However, it is based on a full inspection of the property and is produced in a standardised format produced by the RICS. It contains precise information on significant defects or other matters likely to affect the value of the property. It does not provide detailed descriptions of construction or services and is not designed to cover non-urgent matters. </p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Building Survey<o:p> </o:p><br> </b>A Building Survey is a detailed investigation into the construction and condition of the property, produced in a comprehensive report according to the style of the surveyor. The extent of the survey will be subject to discussion and agreement with the client and may include specialist reports (e.g. electrics). Defects are analysed and guidance will be given on remedial work and maintenance. It is suitable for all types of property. </span><font size="2"> <br> </font> </p> <h1 align="center">Valuations</h1> <p align="left"><b><a href="valuations-surveyors-devon.htm">Valuations</a></b> </p> <p align="left">Valuations may be carried out for a number of reasons but (notoriously) often initiated by Death, Debt or Divorce. They are often required for a proposed property purchase (or for lending security) and may form part of a survey report. A valuation is a formal written document which takes into account the location of the property, its age and condition, and any other relevant factors.<br> <br> Fees will vary depending on the complexity of the job, the value of the property and the associated liability to the valuer. <br> <br> How is Value defined?<br> <br> Valuation standards and guidance on most aspects of valuation is given in the RICS Appraisal and Valuation Manual, known in the profession as the 'Red Book'. There are a number of alternative valuation bases, but the most common is ‘Market Value'. For a full definition of this, or alternative methods of valuation, please make an on-line enquiry. <br> <br> <b>Insurance valuations</b><br> <br> Many people are confused about what is an insurance valuation. It relates to the cost of reinstating the property, for example in the case of fire, and must cover the cost of re-building, demolition, site clearance, architects’ and other professional fees. It does not bear any direct relation to market value, and although usually less, can on occasions be substantially more.</p> <p align="left"> <br>  </p> <h1 align="center">ESTATE MANAGEMENT</h1> <p>Keith Luxton has experience in many aspects of rural property management and is able to advise owners and property purchasers on the following issues:<br> Letting and management of vacant land and property (including lease renewals and rent reviews), Farm Business Tenancies, Commercial Lettings etc.<br> Wayleave and Easement negotiations with public utility companies including telecommunications mast installations.<br> Valuation for compulsory purchase, road widening, pipeline schemes etc. For free RICS guide, click here<br> Town and Country Planning and Environmental Grant Applications.<br> Boundary dispute. For free RICS guide, click here<br> <a href="expert-witness.htm">Expert Witness</a> - Keith Luxton is frequently called upon to act as an independent expert and has relevant courtroom experience. View expert witness</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="thatched-property-valuations.htm">Thatched property valuations</a></p> <p><a href="cob-property-valuations.htm">Cob property valuations</a><br> <br>  </p> <p> <br> </p> <center> <p align="left"> <p align="center"> </p> <p> </p> </body>