Property Surveyors
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
PROPERTY SURVEYORS
What they can help you with
You should use the services of a qualified property surveyor when acquiring a lease or purchasing a freehold property. They can help you by:
- Inspecting premises and providing you with a property survey.
- Preparing freehold and lease valuations.
- Assessing rents and dealing with any disputes.
- Undertaking rating valuations and appeals.
Chartered surveyors are qualified professionals and their regulatory body is the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). You can find their website at: www.rics.org
Choosing a property surveyor
Choose a chartered surveyor who has experience in the licensed trade. In the case of obtaining a property survey or valuation, check that your surveyor will prepare the report promptly as any hold-ups may cause difficulties. Ask them to provide approximate costs for any repair works that they feel are necessary.
Other factors to consider
Fees vary, so it is wise to obtain quotes from several surveyors prior to appointing one. You can find contact details for chartered surveyors in your area on the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors website.
