Better safe than sorry
A property that looks promising at first can cause serious difficulties further down the line. Fortunately, these issues can be avoided with a site appraisal and feasibility study.
Are you sure you have solid foundations?
You’ve found a property that appears to have the makings of a perfect home or investment – but unbeknownst to you, it might be more trouble than it’s worth.
The problems that lie in wait are not always obvious.
Planning restrictions
you were unaware of might convince council officials to throw out proposals you’d assumed were a safe bet.
Flood risk or poor soil conditions
could rule out an underground car park you’d planned for.
Wildlife and vegetation
European Protected Species Mitigation Licence is as lengthy and cumbersome as it sounds.
With a site appraisal and feasibility study, we can determine what, if any, hurdles you’re likely to encounter, potential implications, and an increase in property value if this is one of your goals.
Preliminary work pays off
Our diligent study will help you to decide whether to proceed with your project, potentially saving you from costly surprises and ensuring your investment is sound.
Given our years of experience, we’re acutely aware of how individual local authorities in London, Surrey, and other home counties interpret their planning policies and what they are likely to approve.
The property’s size, style and/or type of construction and structural changes over the years may incur certain planning restrictions. We can brief you on these and, if necessary, conduct historical research into the kinds of challenges that similar proposals have faced or if this property has reached its permitted potential due to the previous alterations.
Another common issue is that of soil conditions, flood risks, and surrounding trees and hedges. This could affect your plans not only for a sauna and swimming pool in the basement but for an attic conversion, too, as the depth of the foundation dictates the height of the building.
The aggravation caused by ecological considerations, such as roosting bats and other species, should not be underestimated either. It’s not unknown for them to trigger delays lasting many months and a significant increase in project costs.
