Expert Details
Survey Reports on Residential Property
ID: 729250
United Kingdom
He provides reports to include basic condition reports, RICS Home Buyer Survey Reports and Valuations and full Building Surveys. He advises primarily on the condition and value of the property to enable buyers to review all the options prior to going to contract in their next purchase. He specialises in providing reports in plain English to ensure buyers are able to make properly informed choices. He aims to provide a prompt, professional and personal service. He has been advising on residential property matters in south Cumbria, north Lancashire and north Yorkshire for over 20 years. He also provides Expert Witness Valuation reports for Probate or Tax or Matrimonial purposes.
Expert was elected a Member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors in 2010 and so is also qualified to advise on Party Wall Matters. If you or your neighbour is thinking of extending up to the Party Wall (internally -such as with an attic or loft conversion or externally), then you should be advised by a Party Wall Surveyor to ensure your property rights are protected and your legal obligations are properly met.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2010 | Degree: BSc (Hons) | Subject: Building Surveying | Institution: University of Reading |
| Year: 1998 | Degree: Diploma | Subject: Surveying (Valuation) | Institution: University of Reading |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Proprietor | Department: Residential surveys |
Responsibilities:He provides Condition Reports, RICS Homebuyer Surveys, Building Surveys, Energy Performance Certificates, Valuation Reports for Matrimonial, Probate and Insurance purposes. Right to Buy Valuations for the Local Authority. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2007 | Employer: Harrison Willis & Moore | Title: Senior Surveyor | Department: Surveying |
Responsibilities:He provided RICS Homebuyer Surveys and Mortgage Valuations and Expert Witness Valuation Reports for Matrimonial, Probate and Insurance purposes. Right to Buy Valuation Reports for the Local Authority. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2003 | Employer: Frank Hill & Son | Title: Senior Surveyor | Department: Surveying |
Responsibilities:He surveyed predominantly residential property for private individuals and High Street Lenders, providing Mortgage Valuations and RICS Home Buyer Reports across East Yorkshire, north Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 2000 | Employer: M. B. Hodgson & Son | Title: Manager | Department: Estate Agency |
Responsibilities:He valued, marketed and sold residential properties in the south Cumbria, north Lancashire and north Yorkshire areas. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 1994 | Employer: Halifax Estate Agencies Limited | Title: Manager | Department: Residential Sales |
Responsibilities:He valued, marketed and negotiated sales on properties across south Cumbria, north Lancashire and north Yorkshire |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1991 | Employer: Frank R. Marshall & Company | Title: Assistant Manager | Department: Residential Sales |
Responsibilities:Assisting the manager in valuing, marketing and selling residential properties in and around the mid-Cheshire market town of Northwich. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1985 | Employer: Kibbutzim Dan and Hulata in Israel | Title: Volunteer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Turning up for work at whatever was required, fish-farming, fruit picking, factory shift-work, dish-washing etc |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1982 | Employer: NatWest Bank | Title: Junior Bank Clerk | Department: Clerical |
Responsibilities:Updating computer records and mailing out statements. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS); Member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors (MFPWS); Accredited Domestic Energy Assessor with Elmhurst Energy Systems. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certificate in Residential Estate Agency (1987 -College of Estate Management); Diploma in Estate Agency (1987 -National Association of Estate Agents); Diploma in Surveying (Valuation) 1999-College of Estate Management Reading University. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| BSc. Hons degree in Building Surveying (College of Esate Management -Reading University). |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He has provided Valuation Reports for contentious matrimonial cases where the man and wife cannot agree on the value of the marital home in divorce proceedings. He has attended the Court as required when the valuation is contested to testify and confirm evidence and be cross-examined under oath. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He recommends local structural engineers or architects as well as various local trades to persons moving into the area from away. Roofing and building contractors, plumbers, electricians, joiners, plasterers etc upon request. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He also provides Energy Performance Certificates and Advice on Party Wall Matters. |