Over the past week we have been carrying out a range of Valuations. Valuations for the Help to Buy scheme under Target HCA have been completed in Kingsway Gloucester, Stroud and Bristol. We have also completed a valuation for probate purposes in Nailsworth. RICS Homebuyer Reports have been carried out for clients in Cheltenham, Wotton-under-Edge, […]
Bookings are busy
The summer was unusually busy for us and now, with the summer holidays over, our diary is filling up at an amazing rate. We have recently carried out a number of Help to Buy Valuations for associations such as Target HCA in Bristol, Cheltenham and Gloucester. We’ve also done a couple of Probate Valuations. This is […]
Dry weather – possible issues to look out for.
The last week has seen us carry out full RICS Building Surveys in Dursley and Malmesbury together with RICS Homebuyer Reports in Nailsworth, Tetbury and Melksham. The prolonged period of hot weather may cause concern for property owners. When no rain has fallen for some time this can cause shrinkage of clay soils. Thermal shrinkage […]
Valuations
We regularly receive requests to carry out valuations. Clients require valuations for a number of reasons. The most common being: • Help to Buy – Target HCA valuations are needed when redeeming a Help to Buy loan. We comply with all the requirements from Target HCA and are able to complete these for clients. • Staircasing […]
Employee of the month – Pip
Pip, sweeps the board again as our employee of the month. June 2018.
Topical Tip – Insurance cover for properties in flood prone areas
Is the house you are hoping to buy in an area that may be prone to flooding? Check it out on: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency Living in an area prone to flooding may increase insurance costs. Always check with your insurance company whether they will provide insurance under “normal terms”.
Busy housing market
Business has been brisk at Abels Surveyors. Some of our recent instructions have included : Help to Buy valuations for Target HCA in Bristol BS16, Swindon SN25, Gloucester GL2. Homebuyer reports in Brinkworth SN15, Dursley, GL11, Trowbridge BA14, Weston-super-Mare BS23. Building Surveys in Bristol BS40, Minchinhampton GL6, Wotton-under-Edge GL12. If you require a quotation or […]
Things to look for inside when viewing a property.
Roof Space / Loft / Roof Void If possible, it is good to have a look in the roof void. Modern properties will usually be constructed of timber trusses which were manufactured in a factory. You should check that no alterations have been made to the trusses and that they are straight and true. Also […]
What to look out for when viewing a property
Chimney Stacks Chimney Stacks or normally of brick work. Check the brick work and pointing is in good condition. There should be a metal or cement joint between the stack and tiled surface (flashing). If the stack leans from the vertical this could be indicating structural alterations or failure internally. Weather damage is also a […]
Help to Buy Valuation
Abels Surveyors comply with all the requirements to complete a valuations under the Home Buy Direct, First Buy or Target HCA schemes. We regularly carry out Help to Buy Valuations in the Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham and Gloucester areas. During the last week we have carried out Target Home Loan Valuations in Frome, Stroud and Swindon. […]