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Independent thought and action rely upon professional integrity and a genuine belief that the “client should come first”.

I passionately believe this is true and it drives my thinking and how I conduct my life. Recently I have self produced a YouTube video so I express my thinking to a wider audience. I invite you to take a look and give me some feedback.

To access the video click this link — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n5Cj5yliRI

I emphasis that as a Chartered Surveyor I am heavily regulated and abide by a Ethical Code: it is not the words that are important here as it is my believe in such matters that counts – others seem, at times, to stand for a lesser code and these are the Surveyors who get into trouble and I find myself working against them in Court.

Typically I work for Buyers but increasingly Sellers are requesting surveys. the latter to flag the home has no serious faults OR to define exactly what is wrong and so begin to manage the damage to saleability and potential purchasers expectations. As stated above I also, increasingly, work against Surveyors and Valuers when cases of alleged negligence raise their ugly heads.

So- nothing is more important to anybody involved in housing than receipt of unbiased professional advice: your own surveyor or valuer should only receive a fee or commission from YOU and nobody else (often behind the scenes commissions are paid by Surveyors/Valuers for the initial introduction from an Estate Agent – an action that I strongly object to).

Remember – a loan valuation is not a survey and you are advised to separate out the private survey from the loan valuation: why would you think that a simultaneous survey and valuation could ever be in your best interests – THINK, you are telling the loan company what is wrong with your home and they may, as a result, not issue the finance you need.

The most popular form of UK survey product is the R.I.C.S. HOMEBUYER REPORT (and Valuation) but remember the stat – only 1-in-12 home buyers take any independent professional advice on purchases.

The choice is yours: buy with good advice behind you or take a serious gamble.

Take my advice – call me find out what are your survey options – the call will cost you next to nothing and you might just save yourself a lot of money or a giant headache.

Stuart Parrett +44 (0)1489 896 174 or 078 3636 3040.

click on the links for professional advice on…

• CONDENSATION
• RISING DAMPNESS
• SUBSIDENCE
• ROOFING – LEAKS
• FLOOD RELIEF ISSUES
• INAPPROPRIATE IMPROVEMENTS
• CONSERVATION & PERIOD BUILDINGS

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Choices – a brief outline of each Inspection Product . . . . . .

Note – Survey Products can be requested with any extras – the latter would largely be under a separate contract within a separate document.

Note – Don’t forget that we do not charge for an initial chat and product/fee quotation.

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CLICK THIS LINK TO SEE YOUR INSPECTION OPTIONS INTO 2011

We deal with PROPERTY that has the hallmarks of having been built as a residential habitation: this means houses and flats but also some commercial properties including Pubs that are often converted, or similar to, residential constructions.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY VALUATIONS

INSURANCE REBUILD COST ASSESSMENTS

EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES

DEFECT & CONDITION REPORTS OF ALL DISCRIPTIONS

HOMEBUYER REPORTS

SELLER SURVEYS

THERMAL IMAGING DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

“ADVICE AND A CHAT” TO REASSURE YOU

This, by a long long way, is the most popular form of home survey inspection product in England. It easily surpasses all other so-called bespoke Level 2 products and is the Industry leader.

The scheme has been designed and updated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in late 2009 and all member Surveyors must use this version as from 1st January 2010.

In essence this is an economy version survey designed with the layman in mind: it is non-technical but is very much a “proper survey” using “proper words” and will offer genuine advice on defects, hazards and premises value (and Insurance rebuild cost).

One new aspect is the introduction of CONDITION RATINGS: 1, 2 & 3 (like traffic lights – red is bad, green is good and, guess what, amber is OK but……..).

In the large majority of cases this survey product will suite purchasers buying mainstream, modern-to-fairly-modern homes. When homes become more complex, older, large or of non-traditional forms of construction then perhaps you should opt to commission the more extensive BUILDING SURVEY product. However, BEFORE you commission a Surveyor call us for a product recommendation as the new Homebuyer Report (HBR) is quite adaptable.

As the HBR is a National Reporting Scheme it has standardised contract documentation and terms and these are sent to the client in advance of attending on-site (together with our Standard Terms).

So … sometimes surveying can be as easy as 1 2 3.

Home Sweet Home OR House of Horrors? Let us take the guesswork out of your choices.

If you want the best, call us and expect a lengthy conversation!

078 3636 3040

email: stuart@proinspect.co.uk

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PROinspect Consultancy

Knowsley House, Hoe Road

Bishops Waltham, Southampton,

If you would like to get in touch with us via email, please fill in the contact form on the right hand side.

Remember – the more specific your data to us, the more we can prepare before we call you back (thus saving you time).

We look forward to working with you: Stuart Parrett

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Try the SEARCH Box facility (below, left), click on an Article Heading (below, left) or simply read on….

• BUILDING SURVEYS with or without VALUATION advice
• HOME VALUATIONS by an RICS Registered Valuer
  
• HOMEBUYER REPORTS or SELLER SURVEYS
• AUCTION or QUICK-WALK-THROUGH Appraisals
  
• Update your BUILDING INSURANCE SUM INSURED
• Is DAMP REALLY DAMP or actually CONDENSATION as a result of your lifestyle?
• Is that CRACK the beginnings of SUBSIDENCE?
• Divorce or Negligence Court-Compliant EXPERT WITNESS Reports/Valuations.

Hello, I’m Stuart Parrett. I am a truly independent, knowledgeable and experienced Chartered Surveyor and housing specialist. I am in the PEOPLE and HOMES Business where Information Discovery is all important.

I survey homes for faults and worth/value but it is not what I do but HOW that separates PROinspect from competitor surveyors.

THE HOUSE DOCTOR IS IN:

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

SOMETHING of VALUE for you —-

1-  Do you have a SEPTIC TANK DRAINAGE system?

NEW Environmental Permitting Regulations cover even old septic tanks, which may previously have escaped regulation, but are now controlled and must be formally registered with the Environment Agency by 1^st January 2012. Failure to register is a criminal offense. Click this link PrivateDrainageChanges2012 for an Environment Agency Brochure that explains all.

2-  CONDENSATION SEASON IS UPON US – have you looked in the back of the wardrobe recently or in “that corner”?

Cold = drop in dew point = cold surfaces will attract condensate: Quick Fix – create airflows and reduce the amount of vapour in the air. Longer Term Fix = Raise the wall temperature by lining it with XXXX; properly kill off mould spores; introduce sensors that apply venting or temperature changes to the environment. Simple.

What often works is opening the window for as long as possible during and after sleeping/baths/showers/cooking (this removes water vapour that then cannot condense on your clothes and walls). You loose heat during this process and so you need to learn how to achieve these goals intelligently without icicles forming on your nose.

For more information on me, my CV etc… – click here and scroll down. Alternatively, look me in the eye by watching a short VIDEO – CLICK HERE. TheHouseSurveyor at YouTube will also deliver several important messages for those looking to purchase or those you wish to become Residential Surveyors and/or Valuers.

Those who have kindly provided testimonials for me say that I can be considered a safe pair of hands, somebody who is a real communicator and a provider of detailed and robust opinions.

Good reasons for using me in the central south coast area include that I take the time to listen to you and then help you make the right choice of survey product and have it completed at the right time. After this I genuinely communicate with you and don’t simply mail a report to you and that is it. No, I am always available for questions and meetings because you need to be re-assured your purchase is both a wise investment and you are not buying a problem.

I protect the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life – your home – and I work with you every step of the way…..

I’ve brought together a lot of valuable information to help you organise property problems, alterations, private surveys and other services surrounding ownership, maintenance, sales, purchases and Expert Witness Reports.

CALL ME for a free chat and advice on 078 3636 3040 —

• THE GOLDEN RULES OF SELF-PROTECTION DURING HOME BUYING =

1. When your “offer” has been accepted make sure you already have a loan deal secured in principle
2. Make sure you DO NOT agree to a combined Loan Valuation and Private Survey
3. Actually speak to a Surveyor (PROinspect down south) – do not accept an Assistant or a Secretary
4. Find out your Survey Product options, fee costs and the manner in dealing with any special concerns you have
5. Do not fall for quick deals or “linked” services often packaged by costly middlemen Agencies.

STUART PARRETT

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Browse the site and when you’re ready to ask for advice give me a call or fill in the Form on the right. To get the best out of us you need to be briefed as to your options, survey costs and a lot more. As a starting point be as specific as you can as to what you need from us – use the CONTACT FORM (top right on your screen): EG: Detached house – perhaps 50 years old – £400,000 agreed – Building Survey with Valuation needed – being sold by XXX Estate Agents.

PROinspect are led by Stuart Parrett who has an unrivalled pedigree as a specialist Home Surveyor of over 35 years Hampshire experience.

If you wish to read even more of my views on a host of house and survey matters go to ezinearticles.com by clicking of the above icon. Or follow me at Twitter (@SurveyAuthority).

ARCHIVE ARTICLE MID-2009

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Clients waiting to afford to buy?

Most people were surprised to discover they could actually afford to buy their own homes through shared ownership or new Build Homebuy schemes.

Google the following products –

1- New Build HomeBuy  ——  Formerly known as Shared Ownership (25%-75%).

2- My Choice HomeBuy equity loan product  ——  Government / Chase Consortium 15%-50% funded.

3- OwnHome equity loan product  —— Via Places-for-People & Co-Op Bank (20%-40%).

4- FTB Initiative  —— 50% via Housing Communities Agency + your own Lender

5- HomeBuy Direct  —— 30% funded jointly by Developer & Government

6- Social HomeBuy  —— Don’t have RTA status – scheme to help you buy outright or via joint-ownership.

7- Right to Acquire (RTA)  —— Social tenants to acquire with discounts £9K to £16K, either outright or via shared means.

8- Rent to Purchase (HomeBuy) ——  Assured Tenancy with 3-5 year RTB shared purchase option.