Inspection

Question 1

How can you identify Japanese Knotweed?

Answer 1

Heart shaped leaves with a zig zag pattern on the stems. New growth looks like asparagus.

Question 2

What RICS guidance relates to Japanese Knotweed?

Answer 2

Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property, 1st Edition (Feb 2022)

Question 3

What legislation relates to asbestos?

Answer 3

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Question 4

What RICS guidance relates to asbestos?

Answer 4

Asbestos Legal Requirements and Best Practice for Property Professionals and Clients, 4th Edition (May 2021) (professional standard)

Question 5

What are the three main types of asbestos (by colour)?

Answer 5

White, brown and blue

Question 6

Where are you likely to find asbestos?

Answer 6

1. Insulation
2. Coatings e.g. for fire protection, heat and sound insulation
3. Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB)
4. Cement
5. Sprays and textured coatings e.g. Artex ceiling
6. Thermoplastic floor tiles

Question 7

What is meant by ‘CAT A’ office fitout?

Answer 7

The fitout will be done by the tenant. The space will be accessible but may have unfinished floors, lighting and capped off services to enable the tenant to fitout the property however they desire.

Question 8

What value significant factors would you look for in a residential property?

Question 9

What value significant factors would you look for in an industrial warehouse?

Question 10

What are the different types of cracking in walls?

Question 11

How can you tell if a wall is sold?

Question 12

What RICS guidance provides guidance on how to safely undertake an inspection?

Question 13

What part of the Red Book would you consider when undertaking an inspection?

Question 14

What risks would you consider when undertaking an inspection?