Whether you are intending to acquire a leasehold or freehold interest in a property you should seek advice from a chartered building surveyor concerning the condition and construction of the property in question. When purchasing a house, you are often required by the lender to have the building surveyed to inform you of any items of disrepair or potential liabilities you may inherit once the purchase has been completed. The same applies to commercial property, but often the consequences of failing to have such a survey can be substantially higher.
There are a number of types of survey available and these can be adapted to suit your particular requirements.
