2. Undertaking an Inspection

Question 1

What is the “four step” process for undertaking an inspection?

Answer 1

1. Personal safety
2. Inspection of local area
3. External inspection
4. Internal inspection

Question 2

What should you take on inspection for personal safety?

Answer 2

• Phone
• Disto
• Plans
• PPE

Question 3

What should you look out for when inspecting the local area?

Answer 3

• Local facilities/public transport
• Contamination / hazards
• Comparable evidence / agent boards

Question 4

What are you looking for when inspecting externally?

Answer 4

• Method of construction
• Condition (Describe from roof down)
• Car parking
• Defects
• Site boundary

Question 5

What are you looking for when inspecting internally?

Answer 5

• Layout / Spec
• Defects
• Services
• Statutory compliance i.e. asbestos / fire safety
• Fixtures and fittings
• Compliance with lease obligations

Question 6

What are the different inspection purposes?

Answer 6

• Valuation (valuation influencers) - location, tenure, aspect, form of construction, defects, condition, occupation details
• Property management (policing the lease) - lease compliance, requirement for repairs
• Agency (marketability issues) - condition, statutory compliance, services, presentation