Inspection L2

Question 1

What examples of defects in modern office buildings are you aware of?

Answer 1

Damp penetration at roof and ground floor level

Water damage from burst pipes or air conditioning units

Question 2

What are you looking for when inspecting for valuation purposes?

Answer 2

1) Location
2) Tenure
3) Form of construction
4) Defects
5) Current condition
6) Occupation details

Question 3

What was the specification of this office building? How does this compare to Grade A space?

Answer 3

Raised access flooring with boxing
Suspended metal tiled ceiling
High efficiency LED lighting
Lift access

It is Grade A office space.

Question 4

What is the importance of noting the condition and any defects in a property for valuation purposes?

Answer 4

As these factors can affect the value of the property and may impact whether the property is suitable for loan security purposes if that was the basis of valuation

Question 5

How do you calibrate a distometer and how often should this be done?

Answer 5

Send it back to the manufacturer and should be done once a year.