Cambridge Surveyors
If you’re buying, selling, developing or managing property in the region, Cambridge surveyors can provide the expert and unbiased guidance you need to protect your interests and maximise returns. From residential homebuyers’ surveys to defect diagnosis, rebuilding cost assessments, planned preventative maintenance and more, we offer an extensive range of surveys and reports.
The Role of Surveyors in Cambridge
Cambridge surveyors work alongside architects, developers, builders, agents and owners to assist in the planning, management, maintenance and sale of property and land. Depending on the type of survey you require, a surveyor will assess the condition of the property as well as determining its value, identifying defects and analysing the need for future remedial works. In addition to this, a surveyor can establish boundaries, confirm ownership and help to resolve disputes.
Surveyors play a critical role in ascertaining the structural integrity and, therefore, the safety and value of buildings in and around the Cambridge area. For residential home buyers and commercial property investors, the information and advice issued by surveyors is essential to make informed decisions regarding property purchases, investments and maintenance.
Residential vs. Commercial Surveys
There are many different types of residential and commercial surveys but these two broad categories are defined by the type of property that is being assessed.
A residential survey is any survey that’s conducted on a home, such as a house, flat, duplex or maisonette, while a commercial survey is carried out business premises, such as shops, factories and warehouses.
As you might expect, the nature of the building has a significant impact on how the survey is conducted and what is included in the survey. Similarly, the specific survey you choose will determine how extensive the assessment is.
A RICS Level 3 Home Survey is more extensive than a Level 1 Home Survey, for example, whereas a commercial building survey may encompass additional specialties, such as feasibility assessments and/or ecology surveys.
Cambridge Real Estate Market
A resilient residential market combined with a booming innovation centre has seen Cambridge’s real estate market perform well in recent months. As the possibility of extensive redevelopment is mooted, the potential for growth across both commercial and residential sectors is high, which means property prices could rise.
The popularity of Cambridge and surrounding areas amongst homeowners, along with relatively high employment rates, ensures that it remains a popular place to live and work. Indeed, its global status as an academic and scientific leader means Cambridge offers unique benefits that make the area popular with homeowners, tenants and commercial developers.
Heritage and Conservation Surveys
Historical buildings are often protected by listed status, which regulates and limits changes to the building. Specific consents may be required before alterations or repairs can be made, so it’s important to seek expert advice from a chartered surveyor before proceeding with any conservation projects, renovations or transactions.
With more than 7,000 listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, the county has a particularly high rate of protected properties. Due to this, heritage surveys are an important consideration for property purchasers and owners in the region.
Energy Efficiency in Cambridge
Enhancing energy efficiency can transform the functionality of any property and it’s vital that both commercial and residential properties are optimised to reduce their respective carbon footprints. As the need for climate action intensifies, today’s property owners and developers must incorporate increased energy efficiency into the structure and operation.
With an energy efficiency building survey, Cambridge surveyors can help you to establish the environmental performance of existing or future buildings and provide guidance that will help you to build a sustainable portfolio.
To access expert advice and guidance, contact us now on 020 3176 0029 or email us at info@tcl-surveyors.co.uk.