RICS Chartered Surveyors in Surrey

Harding Chartered Surveyors also offer Party Wall services to those who may be planning building works on or at a boundary, near another building, or to a party wall.

Our chartered surveyors can help you navigate the complexities of the Party Wall Act, providing guidance or preparing a Party Wall Notice. We aim to resolve all potential disputes efficiently and amicably. 

We have surveyors based in Surrey who can manage all party wall manners - whether you are a property owner, developer, or a neighbour affected by a proposed construction project. 

Harding Chartered Surveyors go beyond surveyors and valuations to provide experience-backed property advice, guidance, and reports for properties across Surrey. Our surveyors can provide:

• Single Defect Report: A report on a single specific issue or concern within a property to advise on the cause of the defect, responsibilities, and recommended remedial actions.

• Expert Witness Report: In the case of a legal dispute or negotiation involving property, we can provide testimony and detailed reports to support the case and help resolve the dispute.

• Schedules of Condition: a report to document the condition of a property at a specific point in time, typically before entering into a lease or commencing construction. Schedules of Condition protect both the landlord and tenant by establishing a baseline for the state of the property and to resolve any potential disputes down the line.

• Structural Engineering Report: We have a team of structural engineers who can assess the structural integrity of a building and provide a detailed report on current condition, potential issues, and any necessary remedial actions. 

• Leasehold and Freehold Services: We can provide guidance and advice on leasehold and freehold matters including lease extensions, enfranchisement, and valuations.

As transportation connections to The City continue to improve and London property values increase, Surrey is becoming an increasingly desirable location for families and commuters alike. However, a seemingly attractive low asking price on a Surrey property might not be the bargain it appears to be if the property requires urgent repairs. A surveyor can identify defects and provide cost estimates for necessary repairs through a comprehensive RICS level 3 Building Survey.

We provide guidance across terrace houses, detached houses, flats and apartments, and townhouses in Surrey. We are independent from any lenders and only employ RICS certified chartered surveyors and registered valuers. 

Whether you’re looking at property in Epsom, Weybridge, or Egham, our RICS chartered surveyors and registered valuers are here to ensure that you can make an offer with 100% certainty.

A thorough inspection, such as the RICS Homebuyer or full building survey, ensures that the property purchase process runs smoothly, preventing delays or expensive repairs down the line.

• RICS HomeBuyer Report: The RICS HomeBuyer report utilises a traffic light system to highlight urgent defects that need repairs in a property before the property is effectively sold. You can also request an optional building valuation as part of the survey.
• Snagging Lists: If you’re purchasing a new-build home, you can ensure your housing developer repairs all issues before your arrival by obtaining a Snagging List.
• Full Building Survey: This survey is more extensive than the basic RICS HomeBuyer Report and features photographs, detailed reports and a cost-estimate to resolve any problems.

Our RICS registered property valuers have local, in-depth knowledge of the Surrey property market. We provide commercial and residential RICS valuation reports for a variety of purposes: 

• Non-Domicile Tax Valuation: To assess the value of a property for tax purposes for non-domicile residents. 

• Market Valuation: A value assessment of a property based on the current market. Gives clients an objective and realistic idea of what a property is worth if they were to sell. 

• Probate and Inheritance Tax Valuation: A valuation of a property for probate and inheritance purposes, providing a clear overview of assets and potential tax liabilities. 

• Shared Ownership/Equity Valuation: A value assessment of shared ownership property for staircasing and equity transactions to help clients make informed decisions.

• Capital Gains Tax Valuation: An assessment to calculate the capital gains tax implications of a property transaction, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

• Matrimonial/Divorce Settlement Valuation: An impartial valuation of marital assets during divorce settlement to facilitate fair division of property.

• Right to Buy Valuation: Estimating the value of property for right-to-buy schemes, determining if the landlord’s valuation is fair and accurate.

• Insurance/Reinstatement Cost Assessment: A full evaluation of the costs involved in rebuilding or repairing a property to its original state for the purpose of insurance coverage. 

• ATED (Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings) Valuation: An assessment of the value of a property subject to ATED, for compliance with annual tax requirements. 

• Commercial Valuation: Confirm market value of a commercial property for strategic investment decisions.

• Charity Valuation: A property valuation for charity organisations to meet regulatory requirements.

• Rent Review Valuation: Assessment of rental value when renewing a lease or negotiating rent reviews, ensuring a fair outcome for both landlords and tenants.