Whites House

Question 1

Can you give me another example where you provided advice to client following an inspection?

Answer 1

I inspected Whites House for potential acquisition purposes. It was was a Georgian building with an office use located in the Town Centre. I inspected the property and although there were no apparent defects, I advised my client to obtain a building survey before committing to a purchase due to the age of the building.

Question 2

What are some of the features of a Georgian building?

Answer 2

1. Symmetrical in style
2. Solid walls
3. Sash windows
4. Larger windows on ground and first floor and smaller windows on third floors.

Question 3

What was the use?

Answer 3

Offices

Question 4

Why did you advise your client to obtain a building survey?

Answer 4

So any hidden defects that may have an effect on the value were known to my client.

Question 5

What was the reason for the purchase?

Answer 5

My client was developing the perimeter of the car park it adjoined with town houses, and the conversion of this building was going to enhance the development.

Question 6

What are some of the common defects associated with buildings of this age?

Answer 6

1. Subsidence due to shallow foundations
2. Rising damp as some Georgian properties were built without DPC’S.
3. Deteriorated wooden pegs on roof tiles.