1st Edition

Residential Property Appraisal

By Phil Parnham, Chris Rispin Copyright 2001
368 Pages
by Routledge

368 Pages
by Routledge

368 Pages
by Routledge

Residential Property Appraisal is a handbook not only for students studying surverying but also for surveyors and others involved in the appraisal of residential property for lending purposes. It focuses on the distinct professional competencies required by Mortgage Valuations and Home Buyers Surveys and Valuations, identifying and advising the reader on the extent and limitations of their... Read more
The Context.  Introduction.  The Appraisal Process.  Carrying Out the Survey.  The Diagnosis of Building Defects.  Building Movement.  Dampness and Thermal Insulation.  Wood Rot, Insects, Pests and Troublesome Plants.  Pitched and Flat Roofs.  External Joinery, Windows and Doors.  Internal Matters.  Building Services and Drainage.  The Site and Environs.  Non Traditional Housing.  Other Issues, Bldg Regs, Planning Listed Bldg, Flats etc.  Writing the Report.  Benchmark for Change.  Further Reading, Useful Contacts etc.  Index

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Phil Parnham, Chris Rispin

`...an extremely useful companion to all practising in this field.' ASI Journal April 2001