Our Survey and Valuation Department is headed by Robert Gibson a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Partner in the Company and it’s predecessors for almost 30 years.

Robert has over 35 years post qualification experience undertaking surveys and valuations and has received accreditation from Surveyors and Valuers Accreditation, (SAVA) following a rigorous testing process.

Handley Gibson carry out surveys and valuations in the Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate, York, Wetherby,  Selby areas, West Yorkshire, some parts of the East Riding of Yorkshire,  South and North Yorkshire.

VALUATIONS

Valuations are undertaken for a variety of purposes principally as follows:-

Legal Purposes - Matrimonial, Probate, Expert Witness

Taxation - Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Rating, Council Tax

Insurance - Reinstatement Values

Sales - Advice on sale prices

Purchase - Mortgage, Peaceof mind,

Portfolio and Asset

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SURVEYS

There are basically three different types of Survey undertaken by ourselves and these are as follows:-

Mortgage Report

This is a report largely undertaken for lenders, normally banks and building societies. The principal aim of the report is to ensure the price paid is correct and covers the amount borrowed. An inspection is undertaken but confined to obvious defects classified as essential repairs. It should not be relied upon as a comprehensive survey.

Homebuyer’s Survey and Valuation 

This report follows a basic format prepared by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It is appropriate for most properties but is not really suitable for pre 1900, large houses or those of unconventional construction. It comprises a detailed inspection of the various components of the property and its services. The report highlights various Action Points requiring attention.

Building Survey

This is a survey appropriate for most properties. It comprises a detailed inspection with a comprehensive report relating to all aspects of the property. It can be adaptable and include specific requests of the client such as the feasibility of possible alterations and extensions. Future maintenance advice is also given.  Environmental implications are referred to and photographic evidence shown.

Robert Gibson is a member of ESG; the only UK wide Experts Directory of Chartered Surveyors designed exclusively for Solicitors