Dacres - Yorkshire's Leading Estate Agent

Our experienced surveyors offer a highly knowledgeable and efficient service throughout the region. The Company has Survey Offices in Otley, Ilkley, Skipton, Harrogate, Keighley and Malton.

Our surveyors are able to undertake:

• Inspections and Mortgage Valuations for Mortgage Lenders.
• Homebuyer Reports and Private Valuations for customers buying or selling a property.
• Building Surveys.

Additional professional work undertaken includes:

• Valuations for Tax Planning purposes ( Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax ).
• Valuations for Legal Purposes ( Matrimonial ) .
• Party Wall advice and Party Wall surveyor appointments and negotiations.
• Building Defects Reports and Structural Reports.

Valuations for Lenders , Purchasers and Sellers

When selling or purchasing a property , obtaining the advice of a professional surveyor is always recommended . A survey will help to minimise the risk of defects being found after purchasing the property and help to eliminate unanticipated repair works . When making an offer any defects or repairs noted can , in conjunction with the survey , be used to renegotiate the purchase price . For sellers having a pre-sale survey , it can identify possible repairs that are likely to be mentioned in a buyer’s survey report and it allows sellers to make the decision whether or not to have the work carried out before placing the property on the market.

Mortgage Valuation

This is a brief report carried out for a mortgage lender to assess only the value and suitability of the property for a loan and , as such , the surveyor carries out only a limited inspection. As the Mortgage Valuation Report is prepared specifically for the lender , it may not contain information which , whilst important to a purchaser , is not of importance to the mortgage company in deciding whether or not to lend on the property. It is for this reason that it is advisable to have an independent survey carried out.

Homebuyer Reports and Private Valuations

This is a standard survey suitable for all conventional houses, flats and bungalows that are in reasonable condition. This report provides more information than a basic Mortgage Valuation and includes general information on the condition of the property. It is based on a more detailed inspection than that of the basic Mortgage Valuation, commenting on the main elements of the property ; where major defects are noted the surveyor will recommend suitable courses of action. As the report will also include an opinion of value , many lenders will accept a transcription of this report onto their own mortgage valuation forms. This can often save purchasers having to pay for two inspections i.e. their own Independent Report and a Mortgage Valuation.

Building Surveys (formerly known as Structural Surveys)

Building Surveys (formerly called Structural Surveys) involve an extensive inspection of the property; the inspection and the report relate to the site and location, walls (structural and otherwise), roofs, floors, stairs, ceilings, windows, doors and other joinery, dampness, timber rot and infestations. Fire and other safety hazards , significant outbuildings and the services (Electricitcal and gas installations, water supply and hot and cold water systems, central heating and drainage) will also be reported upon . The report covers immediate and foreseeable repairs, includes comments on limitations which may influence future condition and use and gives advice as to appropriate remedies. The report also highlights any issues which should be specifically investigated by a solicitor or other legal adviser.

Building Surveys can be undertaken on all types of property and are particularly suitable for older properties or those which have undergone renovation or extension.