Are your surveyors RICS qualified?

The team at Foundation Surveyors is capable of handling a wide range of property services for clients in the London area. Each of our RICS qualified surveyors is able to offer in-depth advice and guidance on a variety of property-related matters.

Do you cover commercial or domestic properties?

Foundation Surveyors provides specialist property survey and valuation services for commercial and residential properties of all shapes and sizes. Our professional team can also advise on party wall matters, lease extensions and collective enfranchisement across Greater London.

Why choose our surveying services?

There are plenty of Chartered Surveyors in London, but Foundation Surveyors is proud to offer a high standard of professional service. We are RICS Registered Chartered Surveyors and Valuers and take great pride in delivering excellent service to each client. Our Chartered Surveyors in London combine many years of traditional surveying practice with innovative technology to provide a service tailored to individual requirements. Whether you are looking for a London property valuation or building survey, specialist lease extension or collective enfranchisement advice, or technical guidance on a party wall issue, our experienced RICS surveyors can help.

When do I need a Party Wall Surveyor?

The Party Wall Act 1996 applies to building works proposed along the boundary between two adjoining properties, excavations within set distances of shared or adjoining structures, and alterations to a party structure. This could include a loft conversion, digging a basement or another type of building extension. As a building owner, a Party Wall Surveyor can help draw up notices to be served on adjoining owners and prepare a schedule of condition to protect both parties from potential damage to their properties as a result of the works. The surveyor will also prepare a Party Wall Award to regulate the manner and timescale of works covered by the Act.

Who can apply for a statutory lease extension?

As a leaseholder, you have the legal right to extend the lease on your property, provided that you have owned it for a minimum of 2 years, there are at least 21 years left to run on the current lease, and the property is not owned by a charitable housing trust. By following the statutory process, you will be able to achieve a lease extension of 90 years and have your ground rent reduced to zero. The legal process surrounding freeholder compensation is complex, so you are strongly advised to instruct an experienced lease extension surveyor and conveyancing solicitor to help negotiate the best premium.

Is a property valuation the same as an estate agent's appraisal?

A formal valuation carried out by a surveyor or qualified valuer is not the same as the figures given by an estate agent. The latter is intended to win your business as a vendor and the value given may be overly inflated for that reason. Even where an estate agent gives honest figures based on their knowledge of the local property market, their valuation is not bound by the same professional standards and technical, fact-based calculation criteria that a RICS accredited valuer must apply.

How much does it cost to buy my freehold?

The statutory procedure for collective enfranchisement follows a prescribed route, while the cost of compensating the landlord for the loss is made up of three elements: the loss of ground rent from the flats, the loss of reversion, and 50% of the marriage value where applicable. Marriage value is the increase in the value of the property arising from combining the leasehold and freehold interests where the unexpired lease term has fallen below 80 years. There are two approaches to calculating a collective enfranchisement premium.

Chartered Surveyors in London

Foundation Surveyors are an independent firm of RICS-accredited Chartered Surveyors in London. Our professional, multi-disciplinary team provides in-depth property advice and a range of specialist services for commercial and residential property clients.

From our offices in North London, we provide RICS home survey options including Condition Reports, HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys. As RICS Registered Chartered Valuers, we also provide independent valuations for residential properties and commercial premises.

We are Party Wall specialists with an experienced team of party wall surveyors covering Greater London, and we advise leaseholders and freeholders on Lease Extensions and Collective Enfranchisement.

Why not contact us today at 020 8133 9517 to find out how we can help?

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RICS Building Surveys

Investing in property is a big financial commitment that should only be made with the full facts available. At Foundation Surveyors, we can provide detailed insights into the condition of the property you are thinking of buying, including any specific areas of concern.

We have 3 different RICS Home Surveys available to assist you in making the right purchase decision. With our extensive local knowledge of the property market in the capital, our professional surveyors should be your first port of call.

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RICS Property Valuations

We have a dedicated Valuations Team with substantial experience of undertaking market valuations in London. Our RICS Registered Chartered Valuers will provide accurate and independent valuations for commercial and residential properties and diverse property portfolios.

Contact Foundation Surveyors for market property valuations for a wide range of requirements including inheritance tax and probate, valuations for insurance or matrimonial purposes, assessing rent reviews and business rates.

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Party Wall Surveys

As experienced Party Wall Surveyors in London, we are familiar with all matters pertaining to the Party Wall Act 1996. The Act sets out the legal process that must be followed before building works and alterations affecting a shared boundary between two adjoining properties can begin, in an effort to safeguard the interests of both the Building Owner and the Adjoining Owner.

If you are planning to undertake work that falls with the scope of the Party Wall Act, or have been served Notice by your neighbour regarding proposed works that may affect your property, please contact Foundation Surveyors for free initial advice.

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Lease Extensions

As Lease Extension specialists, we are highly experienced in representing freeholders and leaseholders in transactions involving the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and the Leasehold Reform, Housing & Urban Development Act 1993.

Speak to Foundation Surveyors for lease extensions and ground rent reductions, including full inspection valuations and negotiations with landlords and their solicitors. Our easy to use Lease Extension Calculator will give you a good first indication of what the cost is likely to be.

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Collective Enfranchisements

For leaseholders interested in exercising their right to jointly buy the freehold of their property, we can advise on all Collective Enfranchisement matters. Homeowners can benefit from greater control over the maintenance and management of their property, and add to the value of their property asset by eliminating future lease extension costs.

We have helped numerous clients in London, representing both freeholders and leaseholders in often complex negotiations over the premium to compensate the landlord for their loss of future income.

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Need advice from a RICS-accredited Chartered Surveyor?

Whether you require a RICS home survey, property valuation, Lease Extension valuation, Collective Enfranchisement advice or Party Wall guidance, our team can help you understand the next steps.

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RICS Homebuyer Survey

If you need an experienced chartered surveyor to help determine the condition and value of the property you wish to buy, then the RICS Homebuyer report is your best option. We have the RICS qualified surveyors that you need to put together a homebuyer report for any property in London.

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Full Structural Survey

If you need an RICS registered surveyor to help you with structural issues or an issue with the condition your property is in, we have you covered. Our Building Survey Report will give you an in-depth insight into the condition of your property so that you can know exactly where you stand. There are no better property surveyors in London.

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RICS Condition Survey

When determining a property’s condition, it is important to have a condition survey to check for significant issues. Get the highest quality property surveyors in London to assess the property. Give Foundation Surveyors London a call right away.

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Chartered Surveyors Across London

Foundation Surveyors work with residential and commercial property clients across North London, East London, Central London and Greater London.

From our offices in North London, we provide RICS home surveys, property valuations, Lease Extension advice, Party Wall services and Collective Enfranchisement support throughout London.

We regularly assist clients in areas including Islington, Hackney, Shoreditch, Haringey, Camden, Stoke Newington, Stratford and surrounding areas.

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