Commercial Acquisition Surveys

– to survey and report on description, condition, statutory compliance, likely significant costs and risks and other matters in relation to a prospective leasehold or freehold acquisition.

We have experience of providing commercial acquisition surveys to various clients. A typical scope is as follows, but is not exhaustive and could be tailored to your needs:

  • Address
  • Location
  • Environmental risks
  • Statutory rights
  • Building description
  • Building construction
  • External condition
    • Roofs – pitched
    • Roofs – flat
    • Flashings
    • Chimneys
    • Parapets
    • Gutters and downpipes
    • Structure
    • Walls
    • Joinery
    • External works
    • External decorations
    • Signage and lighting
  • Internal condition
    • Roof spaces
    • Tenants accommodation
    • Public areas
    • Cellar
    • Kitchens
    • External areas condition
    • Boundaries
    • Car park
    • Soft landscaping
    • Hard landscaping
    • Service areas
    • Outbuildings
  • Services
    • Electrical systems
    • Gas
    • Water
    • Drainage
    • Heating and hot water
    • Ventilation
  • Statutory compliance
  • Facilities for people with disabilities
  • Fire protection
  • Asbestos
  • Licensing issues
  • Miscellaneous issues
  • Adjoining land and buildings
  • Opportunity for development
  • Advertisement board opportunities
  • Conclusion
  • Budget Costs