Professional Services
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world's leading professional body addressing all aspects of land, property, construction and the associated environmental issues. An independent, not-for-profit organisation, RICS acts in the public interest, upholding standards of competence and integrity among its members and providing impartial, authoritative advice on major issues affecting business and society worldwide.
As Chartered Surveyors, Robert Powell are able to offer specialist professional advice and services. We have to follow strict guidelines and codes of conduct which means our clients can be certain that we are fully qualified to do the job in hand, and that the advice we give is the product of years of training and experience.
Below is a brief summary of the services that we can offer you.
Surveys, Valuations & Expert Reports
Residential Valuations
We carry out valuations of residential property of all types for a variety of purposes including acquisition, mortgage, Inheritance Tax (probate), Capital Gains Tax, balance sheet and insurance.
Homebuyer Reports
For most clients their home is their greatest single asset and as such, it is essential to obtain independent professional advice during the acquisition process. We are able to offer that specialist advice, backed up by over 25 years experience.
Dilapidations
We can prepare Schedules of Dilapidations for landlords and Schedules of Condition for tenants. We also offer general advice to landlords and tenants on dilapidation issues and disputes.
Expert Witness Reports
We are able to prepare Expert Witness evidence concerning property matters with particular emphasis on survey and valuation reports, building disputes and boundary matters.
Land Disposal and Development Consultancy
Over recent years Robert Powell has been involved in hundreds of millions of pounds worth of new developments in and around Birmingham. We have helped landowners unlock the value of their property by offering advice on disposal strategy, and we have helped developers maximise the value of their schemes by sharing our market expertise.
We have also been able to utilise our local knowledge and contacts to assemble complicated multi-ownership sites and convert them into viable and profitable development opportunities. We have built strong relationships with developers large and small, and we have gained a valuable reputation as ‘dealmakers’ in the marketplace.
Whether you are a developer looking for local market expertise, or a landowner looking for advice on how best to dispose of your property, we are here to help.
Property Acquisition Services
Buying a house, flat or apartment can be time consuming and stressful, but it is likely to be the most important purchase you will ever make. We will do all the hard work for you and use our extensive knowledge of the market to eliminate the uncertainty, risk and stress that is associated with buying the property that you want.This service has proved particularly valuable to purchasers moving into the area when local knowledge and long standing relationships with the leading selling agents has proved invaluable. We have also been able to help companies bring high earning employees into the area, who find that being offered our service as part of their relocation package provides them with the element of comfort they need in order to make the decision to move.
The service can be as basic or as comprehensive as you require, but could include any or all of the following:
Property Search
- A detailed property search can be provided throughout a wide geographical area, taking into account specific client requirements such as commuting distances, schools and other local facilities.
Valuation & Negotiation
- Where a property has been identified, an initial valuation inspection is undertaken prior to discussing the strategy of the purchase with the client. Thereafter we directly negotiate the purchase, utilising our experience and in many instances, close connections with the Vendor’s agents to bring about a smooth transition to the contract stage.
Survey and Formal Valuation
- Our Survey Department can then arrange a detailed structural survey or carry out a Homebuyers Survey, whichever is considered appropriate. If required, a formal valuation report can be produced for bank or building society purposes.