Matt - Inspection - Level 2 Flashcards
How did the flat roof affect the DRC valuation?
It affected the valuation as the flat roof has a shorter life span than the rest of the building.
You’ve mentioned RAAC, can you tell me about it?
RAAC stands for Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete found within properties with a build age of between 1950s to 1990s
Why is RAAC a hot topic currently?
RAAC has shown not to be as durable as standard concrete and is a hot topic as a beam in a school collapsed recently.
Does RAAC pose a health risk?
The concerns about RAAC are linked to its durability and structural performance.
Do you know what steps are being taken for RAAC?
Schools that have been identified to have RAAC will be rebuilt or refurbished, with the RICS advising the Department for Education on this matter.
How did you prepare for the inspection for the doctors surgery?
I contacted the Practice Manager to introduce myself and ask to inspect the property for the DRR scheme. I again researched the property and locality, confirming with the practice manager about what health and safety steps should be taken such as face masks
What is the definition of market rent as per the Red Book?
The estimated amount for which an interest in property should be leased between a willing lessor and willing lessee on appropriate lease terms in an arms length transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion
Is there any RICS guidance in relation to inspecting and valuing health centres?
Yes, GN60 “Valuation of medical centre and surgery premises.”
Why did you ask for details about how the surgery may have changed since the last review?
It was important that all the up to date facts of the property were captured so that an accurate CMR figure could be provided to the client.
What specifications did you make a note of for your doctor’s surgery?
- Coved vinyl flooring
- Wrist taps or sensor taps
- DDA compliancy such as wider doors and low level reception
- Size of clinical rooms
How would you inspect a doctors surgery?
- Make an appointment with PM to avoid patient confidentiality issues
- Take appropriate PPE such as masks
- External, then internal
How do you measure a doctors surgery?
Would measure it to NIA including patient toilets, pram areas and areas of infection control as per GN60
How do you value a doctors surgery?
We use the comparable method for the DRR scheme and it is done from the analysis of rents which have had a rent on them, which has been analysed to a £/sqm for an IRI lease
Can you name some construction types?
- Frame
- Portal frame
- Traditional
- Systems
Can you name some foundation types?
- Strip
- Trench
- Pad
- Raft
