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*Inspection Flashcards

1
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Is there RICS Guidance regarding inspections?

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RICS Surveying Safely
VPS 2 of the Red Book

VPGA8 - Valuations for Real Property Interests

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What are you looking for on an agency inspection?

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Factors which affect the marketability:

  • current condition
  • attractiveness to the market

RESEARCH

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What are you looking for on a valuation inspection?

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Factors which can influence value:

  • location
  • condition
  • specification
  • tenure
  • aspect
  • defects

RESEARCH

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What are you looking for internally?

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  • layout
  • specification
  • defects
  • fixtures and fittings
  • building regs and planning compliance

RESEARCH

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What are you looking for externally?

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  • method of construction
  • condition
  • access
  • car parking
  • defects
  • site boundaries
  • age of building
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What would you look for in the immediate area?

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  1. Surroundings
    - location
    - situation
    - amenities
    - surrounding uses
  2. Hazards
    - environmental hazards
    - contamination
    - power lines
    - flooding
  3. Comparables
    - agents boards
    - local market condition and stock
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What is the Land Registry?

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Governmental department which records the ownership of land and property in England and Wales.

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What is a title plan / register?

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The Land Registry Title Register and Title Plan are the officially registered documents that together provide proof of ownership and details of the terms upon which a property is owned.

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What is included in a Title Register?

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A = Property Register

B = Proprietorship Register

C = Charges Register (mortgaes, rights of way or covenants)

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What are restricted covenants?

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Are attached to the land and restrict / prohibit certain things.

i.e. could restrict development.

They are retained even when sold and passed on.

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What is a right of way?

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It’s an easement = a right to use part of another person’s property in a particular way even though they don’t own it.

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What scale is used for a Land Registry Title Plan?

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1:1250

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What are the four common types of foundations?

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  1. Strip
  2. Raft
  3. Piled
  4. Pad - support columns
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When would you use piled foundations?

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If the ground conditions aren’t great, you’d use for residential.

i.e. remediated land / sandy soil conditions

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Describe a solid wall?

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  • one brick layer thick
  • usually in stretcher / header formation (Flemmish)
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What is efflorescence?

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White marks caused by salts in brickwork.

Formed when water reacted with the natural salts.

Water dissolves the salts and its deposited on the surface.

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What are the characteristics of a Victorian property?

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Constructed 1837 - 1901

  • single glazed sash windows
  • bay windows
  • slate roof tiles
  • solid walls
  • chimneys
  • chimney breasts / fireplaces in each room
  • suspended floors
  • no damp course
  • terracotta tiles
  • cast iron gates
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What are the characteristics of a Georgian property?

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Constructed 1714 - 1830

  • solid walls of brick or stone
  • single glazed sash windows (6 x 6 panes)
  • stone parapets
  • slate roofs
  • typically have cellars
  • embellished cornices and decorative mouldings
  • symmetrical
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What are the characteristics of a new build property?

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  • cavity walls
  • double glazed UPVC windows
  • UPVC guttering and drainpipes
  • damp course
  • solid floors
  • open plan rooms
  • carpeted / laminate flooring
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How can you tell the age of a building?

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  • asking the client
  • planning consent
  • land registry information
  • local history records
  • architectural style
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What would you do if you found a defect?

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  • Follow the trail of suspicion
  • Take photos
  • Try to establish cause of damage
  • Inform client
  • Recommend specialist advice
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What are the different forms of damp?

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  • Rising damp
  • Condensation
  • Pentrating damp
  • Wet rot
  • Dry rot
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What is dry rot?

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Caused by a fungal attack:

  • fungus (mycelium)
  • white fully strands
  • orange fruiting bodies
  • crumbling of dry timber
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What is rising damp?

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From the ground - usually stops 1.5 m up wall.

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What are the different forms of movement?

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  • Subsidence
  • settlement
  • heave
  • expansion and contraction
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What is subsidence?

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The vertical downward movement of a building foundation.

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What is heave?

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  • ground beneath a building moves upwards
  • opposite of subsidence
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What are the causes of heave?

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  • caused by the expansion of the ground
  • clay soils swell when they get wet.
  • often occurs when a mature tree near a property is removed or dies.
  • Also frost
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What is horizontal brick work cracking usually a sign of?

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Cavity wall tie failure

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What is vertical cracking usually a sign of?

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Thermal expension

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What is diagonal cracking usually a sign of?

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Heave or subsidence

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32
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What are wood boring insects?

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Insects which attack timber

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What are the most common wood boring insects in the uk?

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Woodworm
Death Watch Beetle
House Longhorn Beetle

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What are the signs of an insect attack?

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Crumbly / dusty surface
Emergence holes and frass (dust from holes)
Tapping sounds

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Why causes contamination?

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Because of issues such as:

  • heavy metals
  • radon
  • methane gas
  • oil spills
  • chemicals
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How would you investigate contaimination?

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  1. Site history research (previous use)
  2. Site inspection
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What would you do if you found contamination?

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  1. Recommend specialist advice
  2. Caveat advice with special assumption
  3. Deduct remediation costs
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What is the key piece of legislation on contamination?

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Environmental Protection Act 1990

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Is there any RICS guidance on contaimination?

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RICS guidance note: Contamination, the Environment and Sustainability (2010)

Environmental risks and global real estate 1st edition, November 2018

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What are deleterious materials?

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Materials that can degrade with age and cause structural problems

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What are signs of deleterious materials?

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Brown staining on concrete, concrete frame buildings and 1960s/70s buildings

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What are some deleterious materials?

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High alumina cement
Calcium Chloride

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What are some hazardous materials?

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Asbestos
Lead paint/piping
Radon gas

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44
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What hazardous materials affect development sites?

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Asbestos - if existing building
contamination

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45
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What hazards do you look for when inspecting a building site?

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  • working machinery
  • operation of heavy goods vehicles
  • trip / fall hazards
  • hazardous materials
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46
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What is Japanese knotweed?

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An invasive perennial plant that grows strongly and quickly up to 2m high.

It can damage surfaces such as foundations and tarmac.

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How would you identify Japanese Knotweed?

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When its growing it has:

  • heart shaped leaves
  • zig zag stems resemble bamboo
  • green stems with purple spots
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What should you do if you find Japanese knotweed?

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  1. Take photos
  2. Inform client
  3. Advise specialist investigation
  4. Agree on specialist assumption to complete valuation
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49
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How is Japanese knotweed treated?

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  • Encapsulation (burial below 5m)
  • Chemical control (special herbicides)
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50
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What are the repercussions of letting Japanese Knotweed grow?

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Criminal offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

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What are the fines for letting Japanese Knotweed grow?

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£5,000 or 6 months in prison.

Crown court = unlimited fine and/or 2 years in prison.

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What is the RICS guidance on Japanese Knotweed?

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RICS guidance note: Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property 2022

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53
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What are the key principles of the RICS guidance note: Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property 2022

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Previous perception of severity down played.

READ PAPER AND IMPROVE

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54
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What are the key principles of the RICS draft guidance note: Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property 2021?

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Purpose is to address the current approach to the risk assessment and its impact on value, following new research.

“doesn’t have to derail homes”

Aims to help affected homeowners and lenders proceed with sales.

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55
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What other invasive plant species are present in the UK?

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Hogweed:

  • thick stems
  • bunches of small white flowers

Himalayan Balsam

  • small purple flowers
  • look a bit like orchid flowers
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What are the FOUR steps when carrying out an inspection?

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  1. Consider your personal safety (firms Health and Safety procedures for a site inspection)
  2. Inspection of the local area
  3. External inspection
  4. Internal inspection
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What should you take on an inspection with you (M, T, L, F/P, P, P/D)?

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  • Mobile phone
  • Tape measure/laser
  • File, plans and other supporting information
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a fluorescent jacket, steel-toed boots, non-slip soled shoes, ear defenders, gloves, goggles and hard hat
  • Pen and paper / Dictaphone
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What are the FOUR common forms of foundation (T/R/P/P)?

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  1. Trench or strip footings - generally used for residential dwellings, for walls and closely spaced columns
  2. Raft - a slab foundation over the whole site to spread the load for lightweight structures. Usually used on made up/remediated land and sandy soil conditions
  3. Piled - long and slender reinforced concrete cylinders (piles in the ground to deeper strata when less good load-bearing ground conditions/high loads
  4. Pad - a slab foundation system under individual or groups of columns so that the column load is spread evenly
60
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What determines the type of foundations used (3)?

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  • Age of the building
  • Ground conditions
  • Size of building and loadings required
61
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What is a solid wall construction?

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Solid brickwork with headers, normally at least one brick thick, with different bricklaying patterns incorporating headers (e.g. Flemish bond) to tie together the layers of brick

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What is a cavity wall construction, and what can provide evidence of it (3)?

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  • Two layers of brickwork are tied together with metal ties, with a cavity that may be filled with insulation.
  • No headers used
  • Evidence of a cavity tray, air brick or weep holes may be seen
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What is a stretcher?

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Brick laid horizontally, flat with the long side of the brick exposed on the outer face of the wall

64
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What is a header?

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Brick laid flat with the short end of the brick exposed

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What is efflorescence (cause, how forms)?

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  • White marks caused by hydroscopic salts in the brick work
  • Formed when water reacts with the natural salts, by way of a chemical process, contained within the construction material and mortar
  • Water dissolves the salts which are then carried out and deposited onto the surface by the natural evaporation that occurs when air meets the surface of the wall
66
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What is spalling/cause?

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Damaged brickwork where the surface of the bricks starts to crumble because of freeze/thaw action, after it has become saturated in the winter months

67
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What can you refer to if you’re unsure about what form of construction is (2)?

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  • Architect’s drawings and specification
  • Building manual
68
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What is the difference between an inherent and a latent defect?

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  • Inherent defect: defect in the design or a material which has always been present
  • Latent defect: fault to the property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection of the property
69
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What is the purpose of snagging a newly built property?

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  • Check the newly built property to identify defects in the build
  • Enables you to highlight them to the developer to allow them to fix the issues
70
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What is subsidence/what could cause it?

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The vertical downward movement of a building foundation caused by the loss of support of the site beneath the foundation. This could be as a result of changes in the underlying ground conditions

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What are the common causes of cracks in a property (6)?

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  • Subsidence
  • Heave
  • Cavity wall tie failure (indicated by horizontal cracking in brickwork)
  • Shrinkage cracking (often occurs in new plasterwork during the drying out process
  • Settlement cracks
  • Thermal expansion / movement
72
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What is rising damp? What are the signs of rising damp (3)? Where does it usually stop?

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  • Caused by moisture from the ground travelling up through the wall by capillary action. Usually caused by the failure or absence of the damp proof course
  • Signs include tide marks of salts, dark patches on walls that can be damp to touch, damp and musty smell.
  • Usually stops around 1.5m above ground level
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What are the causes of damp (5)?

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  • Wet rot
  • Dry rot
  • Rising damp
  • Condensation
  • Leaking plumbing / air condition units / pipework
74
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Who will generally pay for the remediation of a contaminated site (2)?

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Polluter or the land owner

75
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What are some examples of deleterious materials (3)?

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  • High alumina cement (corrodes steel)
  • Woodwool shuttering
  • Calcium chloride
76
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Where does surface water drain into, how does this compare to foul water, and with what significance?

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Surface water drains into the water course, such as soak away or storm drain.

Foul water drains from soil pipes into a sewerage system (private or public)

Statutory undertakers own a private sewer from the boundary of a property

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What type of plant is JK, what damage/issues can it cause/why (4), and who can dispose of it?

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  • Invasive plant that can damage hard surfaces such as foundations and tarmac
  • Not easy to control, costly to eradicate and a specialist company must remove and dispose of it
  • Property lenders may refuse loans
78
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What did the landmark Japanese Knotweed case of Williams v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd 2018 find?

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Network Rail was liable for the cost of treating the invasive plant plus damages for the loss of use and enjoyment of their neighbour’s property (but not the reduced value of the property

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What did the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee report in May 2019 say about Japanese Knotweed (3, 2 were recommendations)?

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  • Physical damage to property from Japanese Knotweed is no greater than that of other disruptive plants
  • Encouraged an evidence-based approach to ensure that the response is proportionate to the physical effects of the plant in the built environment
  • Recommended that Defra commission a study on international approaches to Japanese Knotweed
80
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If remediation works are required at a property, how could you estimate the cost of these (2 steps)?

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  • Speak to contractors to get quotes to carry out the works
  • Verify these estimates with building surveyors
81
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What types of foundations are there (2 broadly)? What will determine the type of foundations used (3)?

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  • Generally split between shallow (trench, strip) and deep (piled) foundations
  • Type of foundation used will depend on the age of the property, the size and the ground conditions
82
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What is a hidden valley gutter and what problems can arise because of one?

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Where two main roofs meet or where there is a change in roof direction.

Can be easily blocked especially where nearby trees.

83
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What is radon?

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Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soil.

84
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How can you reduce the risk of radon (2 options)?

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Positive ventilation - a small quiet fan blows fresh air, usually from the roof space, into the building.

Natural under-floor ventilation - many homes and some workplaces have a suspended ground floor with space underneath. Good ventilation of this space can reduce radon concentrations.

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Why are building warranties important?

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Form of insurance policy that the building has been constructed to a high standard – covers defects and structural damage.

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When going out on an inspection, what procedures do you follow to inform the office of where you are?

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I keep my diary updated, showing where I am going and who I am meeting. I always take a mobile phone and check in with a nominated colleague once I leave site.

87
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How would the asbestos regulation impact upon your inspection?

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If there was asbestos present, I would need to note the presence and ensure I do not disturb the asbestos. If I were aware of such, I would place a notice on the door of the property to alert parties and inform the
operator immediately of the presence of asbestos.

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If you were going into an unoccupied building where asbestos may be present – what may you need to
look out for?

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Asbestos may be within anything. I would look out for signs or stickers indicating that asbestos may be
present. I would also ask for any reports relating to the property such as Asbestos Reports. I would make
reference to these reports within my valuation report.

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If undertaking an inspection and you came across areas you could not access, what would you do?

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came across this when inspecting a veterinary surgery and could not access the operating theatre or the contagious room. In this instance I made the appropriate assumption in my report and notified my client of this limitation.

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What would you do if you noticed some damp or movement in a building whist you are inspecting the
property to undertake a Red book valuation?

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I would photograph the defect, ensure I took relevant precautions if the building appeared unstable and
would make appropriate commentary in my report stating the defect, the likely cause and cost of remedial work (making the required enquiries from a qualified building surveyor) and if some instances I would recommend that a prudent party would undertake a building survey to understand the defect and any implications it may have on the value. Where I feel this would impact upon the value I would value under the special assumption that there is no material defect and reserve the right to amend my valuation accordingly after a survey has been undertaken.

91
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Why do people use asbestos?

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Asbestos was once used in the past due to its flame resistance.

92
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On an inspection, would you walk on an exposed flat roof?

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Unless the roof was a roof terrace specifically designed for such, I would not walk on an exposed flat roof

93
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When would you carry out a risk assessment?

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In my day to day role I regularly undertake pre-inspection risk assessments and continuous assessments throughout an inspection.

94
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Can you give me an example of a latent defect (2)?

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  • Cavity ties that will later fail
  • Inadequate foundations causing subsidence
95
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What is COSHH?

A

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

96
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What are the key principles of HWSA 1974?

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  1. This legislation covers occupational health and safety in GB.
  2. It sets out the duties of ‘responsible persons’ in regarding to health and safety.
  3. Duty to carry out a risk assessment in common parts.
  4. Working at heights, electrical safety, legionella, COSHH, RIDDOR, Asbestos.
97
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What are the key principles of Housing Act 2004?

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Ensuring all landlords provide housing fit for human habitation. E.g. Repair, damp, water, ventilation, drainage.

98
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What has been updated in the Housing Act 2018?

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In the Housing Act 2004 an offence by a landlord was only committed if an Improvement Notice was issued by the local authority. Under the 2018 Act, tenants can take direct legal action against their landlord if they do not comply.

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How do you ensure your safety on an inspection?

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  • Phone
  • Plan route
  • Call back system
  • Calendar available
  • Be aware of aggressive occupants and dogs
100
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RICS VPS 2 ‘Inspections, investigations and record’ in Red Book

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  • INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS: Inspections must be carried out to the extent necessary to produce a valuation that is professionally adequate for its purpose.
  • TOE – must agree the extent of inspection
  • REVALUATION WITHOUT REINSPECTION: only if valuer is satisfied no material changes since last assignment. TOE must state this assumption has been made. Interval for professional judgment. Regular vas, re-inspection not necessary every time.
  • VALUATION RECORDS: details of inspections must be clearly and accurately recorded under VPS2.
101
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What is a ‘proper record’ of an inspection?

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Required under VPS2 of Red Book

  • Audit trail; legible, unambiguous notes that allow an effective response to any future enquiries
  • Retained in appropriate business format
  • Photographs.
102
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What would you find in the ToE about an inspection? What requirements do they include?

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VPS 1 ‘Terms of engagement (scope of work)’ in Red Book:

  • When settling the terms of engagement, must agree the extent to which the subject asset is to be inspected and any investigation to be made
  • Record any limitations or restrictions

VPS 2 ‘Inspections, investigations and records’ in Red Book
- extent necessary to produce a professionally adequate valuation

103
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What due diligence do you carry out prior to an inspection?

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Research: EPC, flood, council tax, planning, location, amenities nearby

Appointment prep: how to get there, parking, weather, access firm up arrangements and contact details.

Prepare items to take: site notes, floor plans, camera, battery pack, disto and protimeter and spare batteries, pen and paper, charged mobile phone, PPE (if required).

104
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What are the signs of contamination? How would you account for the existence of contamination whilst determining the value of a development site?

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DESKTOP: radon (.gov map of radon affected areas), consider site’s previous uses

VISIBLE SIGNS: evidence of chemicals, oil spill, presence of tanks.

VALUE: Deduct the cost to remediate from the gross site value. Don’t provide advice until specialist report is commissioned. Caveat the advice citing reliance on reports and special assumption.

105
Q

How have you adopted the recommendations contained within the RICS Surveying Safely in your work?

A

Risk assessment prior to inspection.

Dynamic risk assessment on the day of.

Checked in with occupier on arrival, and on leaving.

106
Q

Which areas of the Red Book relate to inspections?

A

VPS 2 and VPGA 8

107
Q

When were the Control of Asbestos Regulations last updated? What do they say?

A

2012

  • Good condition ACMs can be left in place
  • Duty to manage ACMs in commercial buildings if you’re responsible for its maintenance
  • Works to ACMs must be by a licensed contractor, and some works are notifiable
108
Q

What are the 3 types of asbestos?

A

Chrysotile (white) – Banned 1999
Amosite (brown) – Banned 1985
Crocidolite (blue) – Banned 1985; MOST DANGEROUS

109
Q

What are the health risks of asbestos?

A

Asbestosis, which can lead to lung cancer. Breather in fibres when Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) disturbed.

110
Q

High alumina cement

A

Typically used in pre-cast concrete in the 1950s and 1960s.

Undergoes a process called conversion when it gets damp. Leads to a loss of strength in the concrete.

111
Q

What legislation and RICS guidance is there for asbestos?

A

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Control of Asbestos Regs 2012

HSE Codes of Practice

RICS Guidance Note: Asbestos: legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients UK 4th edition, May 2021

112
Q

What are the surveyor’s responsibilities regarding asbestos?

A

Statutory; H&S at Work Act – reasonable care for themselves and others

If identified or suspected on inspection, report irrespective of scope of engagement

Advise that they seek specialist advice and that occupants are advised immediately (if significant risk)

113
Q

What is the process for carrying out an inspection?

A

Consider my personal safety, and those for whom I have a duty of care
Inspect the local area
Inspect the property externally
Inspect the property internally

114
Q

What are the differences between an inherent, a patent and a latent defect? NEED TO FIND EXAMPLES

A

Inherent - always been present, a defect in the design or construction of the building, e.g. misplaced reinforcement.

Patent - a defect that could have reasonably been identified on an inspection, e.g. rising damp.

Latent - a defect that could not have reasonably been identified on an inspection; e.g. problems with the foundations that may not show signs for several years.

115
Q

What are common defects and their causes?

A

Movement (causing subsidence, heave, shrinkage cracking in new plasterwork, settlement cracks)

Water (causing rot and damp)

Deterioration of building materials (causing structural issues)

In period buildings: typical to see spalling, wet and dry rot, tile slippage on the roof, damp at GF level, water ingress around door and window openings, cavity wall tie failure (bulging wall and horizontal cracks).

Modern buildings: roof leaks, cracking in brickwork from settlement

116
Q

What’s the difference between a defect and repair?

A

Defect: something that is faulty in some way

Disrepair: is as a result of failure to maintain

117
Q

What are the key principles of HWSA 1974?

A
  1. This legislation covers occupational health and safety in GB.
  2. It sets out the duties of ‘responsible persons’ in regarding to health and safety.
  3. Duty to carry out a risk assessment in common parts.
  4. Working at heights, electrical safety, legionella, COSHH, RIDDOR, Asbestos.
118
Q

What is the diffference between Occupiers Liability Act 1984 and 1957?

A

trespassers

119
Q

Why do you need to carry out a FRA?

A

A duty under the RR (FS) Order 2005

120
Q

What are your main duties under the RR (FS) Order 2005?

A
  1. Carry out a FRA
  2. Rid or reduce risk
  3. take actions to reduce risk from flammable/explosive materials
121
Q

Tell me about the Home Survey Standard

A

Effective March 2021

Sets minimum expectations and mandatory requirements

122
Q

What is the key safety legislation?

A

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ​

Building Regulations 2010

123
Q

Tell me about Fire Safety – Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

A

Covers general fire safety relating to non-domestic property (includes the common areas of multi-occupied residential buildings).​

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Places emphasis on risk assessment and fire prevention, with a requirement for reasonable steps to be taken to reduce the risk from fire

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124
Q

Under the The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 who is the responsible person and what must they do?

A

The Order allocates responsibility for fire safety to the Responsible Person
- generally the employer or controller of the premises

They must:

  • Complete Fire Risk Assessment​
  • Install and maintain appropriate fire safety measures
  • Ensure emergency planning
125
Q

What is a Fire Risk Assessment?

A

Identifies what is needed to prevent fire and to keep people safe in a building.

126
Q

What are the steps in carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment?

A

Identify fire hazards​

Identify people at risk​

Evaluate, remove or reduce risks​

Record findings, prepare an emergency plan and provide training​

Review and regularly update the Assessment

127
Q

What is the relevant section of the building regs for fire safety?

A

Approved Doc B

128
Q

What does Approved Doc B cover?

A

The requirements B1 to B5 cover the provision of: ​

  • means of giving warning in the event of a fire;​
  • means of escape;​
  • inhibiting the spread of fire across the internal linings;​
  • structural stability of the building in the event of a fire;​
  • the internal spread of fire through a building and between adjacent buildings;​
  • the external spread of fire across a building and between adjacent buildings;​
  • facilities to assist with the access for fire fighting up to and through a building.
129
Q

Aim of Home Survey Standard?

A
  • Sets clear framework and minimum expectations
  • Mandatory requirements
  • Replace and Harmonise previous publications
130
Q

What are the considerations when setting up the Home Survey Standard service?

A
  • Understand client needs
  • Operate within experience and qualifications and local knowledge
  • ToE before service
  • CoI checks
  • Transparency over referral fees
131
Q

What is included in L1 Home Survey Standard

A
  • Describe each element in sufficient detail
  • Assessment of each element
  • Objective view of the condition of the property
  • Establish appropriate repair priorities
132
Q

What is included in L2 Home Survey Standard?

A
  • Describe material defects and risks
  • Comment where inferior materials have been used - may result in more repairs etc
  • Remedial works needed
  • Implications of not addressing works
  • May need further advice/quotes
133
Q

L3 Home Survey Standard

A
  • Form of construction and materials for each element
  • Defects and risks described
  • Remedial options outlined
  • Timescale for works
  • Future maintenance
134
Q

Definition of levels Home Survey Standard L1

A

No test of fabric of services
Describes condition of the building, services and grounds
Recommendations for further investigation
No advice on repairs/maintenance

135
Q

Definition of levels Home Survey Standard - L2

A

Assesses main elements of the property
Inspects concealed areas
Describes condition of the different elements
Advise about repairs/maintenance
May recommend further investigations

136
Q

Definition of levels Home Survey Standard - L3

A

Detailed assessment of property
Detailed visual assessment of building, services and grounds
Services observed in normal operation
Describes form of construction and condition
Potential defects and cause
Recommend remedial works - priority and timescales
May provide indication of cost

137
Q

What is an Asbestos survey

A

The process of surveying a property for asbestos containing materials. Prime objective is to determine or assume the location, type and condition of materials containing asbestos.​

1) Asbestos management survey​
- A survey to ensure asbestos containing materials that may be disturbed during the normal day-to-day management of a property have been identified.​
2) Refurbishment and demolition survey​
- A survey that builds upon the management survey. The survey needs to be specifically designed to ensure that it is appropriate for the refurbishment and/or demolition of a building.

138
Q

What is an Asbestos management plan?

A

A document, developed from the asbestos register, that details an organisation’s approach to managing asbestos

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