SURVEYING AN INCREASE!

A growing demand for surveys and valuations at property consultants Smith and Sons has seen instructions increase by some 30% year on year since 2013.

Demand for the firm’s services includes RICS HomeBuyer surveys, Condition reports and amongst others, valuations for lending, matrimonial and inheritance tax purposes. The firm has seen instructions received from both repeat and new customers throughout Wirral, Liverpool and surrounding areas with a growing number of survey requests in Wigan and St Helens.

Andrew Smith, Partner at Smith and Sons commented: “There continues to be steady growth for all of our services. With a renewed confidence in the property market, there is a lot of activity in terms of both the residential sales and rental sectors and potential homeowners, landlords and lenders are looking to use our expert advice. Whilst the property sector is undoubtedly charging ahead, potential homeowners in particular are generally more cautious and are willing to commission additional reports and investigate further before they make that important financial decision”.