survey for lease extension

1socrates1

I am in the process of applying for a lease extension. I am curious how long on average it takes for the survey to take (the appointment itself, not the compilation of the survey later). I will be meeting with the surveyor at my flat this Thursday. Also what sort of questions might he ask of me, so I can be prepared with any needed info.

Thanks

eddddy

The last one I had took about 15 or 20 minutes.

If the valuer is thorough, he/she should value the flat as though it was in the condition it was when the lease was first granted (maybe 20 or more years ago).

So you could tell him/her what improvements have been done since then - e.g. Central Heating installed, upgraded kitchen, upgraded bathroom etc

And the valuer should value the flat as though those improvements have not been made. (But not all valuers are that diligent.)

1socrates1

Thanks, I had to prepay and am now dealing with the junior surveyor. In the confirmation email he got my address wrong (number of flat), which I quickly correctly. I just hope it goes smoothly.

Tom99

Ask him for a copy of his calculations as well as the final valuation figures.