Inspection Competency Flashcards
Network Rail - Haslemere Cutting (L2)
Describe the inspection you undertook for Haslemere cutting - what is a SoC
Schedule of conditions are a detailed recording of the property / land condition which is retained to use at a future date to establish the previous condition of the premises. In this case it was agreed in the SOW to undertake a ROC and detailed within Licence Agreement land with the landowner.
Protects both the landowner and NR as it provides a record of the condition prior to NR undertaking the works
Network Rail - Haslemere Cutting (L2)
What was agreed in the licence with Haslemere Cutting re reinstatement?
Haslemere cutting (borehole surveys on Haslemere Council land), it was agreed with the landowner that NR would remove the wooden gate prior to the works to obtain access for machine equipment. It was agreed NR would replace this gate post survey works
Network Rail - Haslemere Cutting (L2)
What was the purpose of the site visit for Network Rail
To undertake a record of condition to provide a record of the condition at the start of the works. I took photos of all areas of the property, including property boundary, access routes and all areas
LB Wandsworth - WYR
What is the purpose of the inspections at WYR
The purpose of the inspections at WYR are to visit the properties prior to undertaking a valuation of the property. On inspection, undertake measurements, assessment of condition etc.
LB Wandsworth
Describe the stages of the inspections at WYR
Stages of inspection
- Prior due diligence (download title documents/lease, epc, planning) and let staff members know you are out on site, in diary etc, check destination on Google Maps. Have contact details in diary of who you are meeting
- When arrive at destination, assess local area, look at transport options, surrounding property- dynamic risk assessment, constantly check for potential hazards
- Inspect internal area of property – note down internal features (fixtures and fittings), internal condition, improvements, defects, benefits such as amenity space/storage, views.
- Inspect external area of property – parking areas, potential contamination, surrounding area
LB Wandsworth - 17 Jackson House
Why did you advise LB Wandsworth after your visit to 17 Jackson House
I undertook the inspection alongside my colleague, for the purpose of a buyback inspection and it was evident that the property was tenanted, however the landowner stated that they resided in the Property - implications for shared equity offer with the council and statutory loss payments
LB Wandsworth - 17 Jackson
How did you advise the council re the non resident leaseholders
I advised the client that they should investigate to whether the leaseholder resided at the Property. I suggested that it would be best to get the leaseholder to provide proof of address via council tax, bills, service charge bills etc.
As the leaseholder could not provide the evidence, I advised the council that the leaseholder would only be compensated via a basic loss payment rather than a HLP and not get the shared equity deal for resident leaseholders
LB Wandsworth - 44 Ganley Court
What was the purpose of the inspection
The inspection was to undertake an inspection for the purpose of undertaking a buyback valuation on behalf of LB Wandsworth
LB Wandsworth - 44 Ganley Court
What did you notice on the inspection
The LL told us that they had created a open plan kitchen living room, whereby an internal wall looked to be removed and there was no evidence of a RSJ
LB Wandsworth - 44 Ganley Court
What is the purpose of RSJ’s
It provides support via a steel beam when open plan spaces are created
If you want to create an open plan space by removing or modifying a load-bearing wall you will need to insert a steel RSJ beam to take the strain, or your house will literally fall down as it will be missing key critical supports.
RSJ – rolled steel joist
LB Wandsworth - 44 Ganley Court
How did you advise the council of this finding?
I advised the council that prior to submitting the offer to the leaseholder that they should request a copy of the building works completion certificate which provides evidence that the building works have been signed off by a competent building control surveyor
When on inspection, what notes would you note about the property
property condition, property construciton, site, access, location, other nearby properties
