When it comes to construction work or property lettings, our experts carry out independent property inspections to assure local residents and property owners that their properties have not sustained any damage.
OBJECTIVES
- To prevent disputes between landlords, tenants, local residents or building contractors.
- Ensure the transparency and impartiality of reports.
- Provide a reliable basis for comparison before and after works.
- Ensure the traceability of observations through topographical, photographic and descriptive records.
- Provide legal protection for stakeholders in the event of damage, loss or dispute.
- Enhance the value of built heritage through comprehensive technical and heritage documentation.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Property surveys are a key part of a chartered surveyor’s work, combining technical, legal and property management aspects.
Carried out before or after building works, or when a tenant moves in or out, they enable the actual condition of a property to be recorded on a specific date, with indisputable legal validity.
Drawing on their expertise in surveying, observation and objective analysis, chartered surveyors are involved in:
- Carry out detailed and independent inspections before or after works (construction, renovation, demolition, roadworks, neighbouring building sites, etc.);
- Draw up rental move-in and move-out inventories in accordance with regulations;
- Document the condition of buildings, façades, roads or outdoor areas prior to works;
- Identify defects or damage following works (cracks, settlement, water ingress, subsidence);
- Provide objective evidence in the event of a dispute, using dated, georeferenced and photographic records;
- Protect the interests of property owners, contractors, local authorities and private individuals.
