Inspection level 3

Question 1

Talk me through your inspection of resi property you inspected in Cambridge?

Answer 1

2 bedroom mid terrace infill development
Cambridge
IHT purpose
2 storey cavity brick construction under a pitched roof
Interlocking tiles and flat felt roof to the back
Double glazing and off street parking
Built 1970s.
Potential problems: flat roof, natural light and right of way across the way for neighbouring property
Used rics checklist and took notes

Question 2

What sort of things did you note or information collected?

Answer 2

RICs checklist 
Surroundings 
Style of properties
Local facilities
Parking
Age
Construction
Condition 
Services

Question 3

What was the purpose of this inspection?

Answer 3

To assist valuation for inheritance tax

Question 4

What equipment did you take?

Answer 4

Skyguard device
Work phone
Note pad
RICS checklist
Hard hat
Camera
Disto
Tape

Question 5

What is your inspection methodology?

Answer 5

Preliminary desk based research - PPE, access, route
Inspect locality
External
Internal

Question 6

What advice did you give?

Answer 6

I acknowledged it is not traditional construction. However, it was one of the few properties offering off street parking. This is a premium. It was modernised to good standard. Close to central.
Advised the RV is not accepted. Negotiated and accepted a higher val.

Question 7

Why are flat roofs not good?

Answer 7

Higher maintenance costs 
Water pooling
Bad draining
Leaves can gather so regular maintenace
Water ingress

Question 8

What would you do if you found asbestos?

Answer 8

Ask to see asbestos register
Note condition
Commercial properties must have management plan
If its a threat to health, notify the person in control and emergency measures required and who to contact for specialist advice

Question 9

What guidance is available relating to asbestos?

Answer 9

RICS guidance note asbestos legal requirements and best practice 4th ed may 2021
Health and safety at work act 1974
Surveying safely feb 2019
Control of asbestos regs 2012

Question 10

What risk assessment do you carry out prior to inspecting?

Answer 10

PPE required
Asbestos present 
Access
Parking
Who to report to
Covid risk assessment
Check in a day before for covid

Question 11

What do you know about contamination?

Answer 11

It can have an impact on value of property.
Not expected to be experts but should know where to seek advice from.
Asbestos specialists.
Environmental surveyors
Building surveyors
RICS guidance on contamination 3rd edition

Question 12

Tell me about the restaurant you inspected in Pboro?

Answer 12

Inspected for rating purposes
Inner terrace property occupied over ground floor Pre 1900s construction within traditional parade in pboro town centre
A3 use
Double frontage
Fully heated

Question 13

What do you need to consider before going out on inspection?

Answer 13

Am i competent?
Am I insured
Has it been agreed with the client
What are the risks involved

Question 14

What sort of risks do you consider?

Answer 14

Lone working
Asbestos
Heights
Empty or derelict property

Question 15

Facts about Cromwell rd property for split

Answer 15

Brick construction
Tile roof
End of terrace
Return frontage
No heating
No air con
Cellar removed
Pre 1900

Question 16

What advice did you give for the new restaurant in pboro?

Answer 16

Layout issues. This was the only restaurant with an unconventional layout which a hypothetical tenant would consider and would impact value.
Advised layout allowance applicable.