Are RICS valuations accurate? As a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, valuation forms a large part of my work. Valuation is very much an art and requires the correct approach for the particular circumstances to make sure that it is justified, robust, and can be presented to clients and third parties, such as HMRC,Continue reading “Case Study – a valuation for capital gains tax dating back to 1994”
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Supporting Local Charity – The Hidden Treasure Trust
It has long been my view that supporting the work of charities is an essential part of the role of being a Chartered Surveyor. At Rickards Oliver Limited, we are proud to support the work of the Hidden Treasure Trust, a charity based in Partington, Manchester which is serving to help residents with a rangeContinue reading “Supporting Local Charity – The Hidden Treasure Trust”
Canalside living in Altrincham
On the banks of the Bridgewater canal, in the north part of Altrincham, are two imposing blocks of modern flats and a converted factory building. These form the Budenberg Haus Projekte 2 &3 – built in 2007 and the first Foster and Partners designed development outside London. The converted factory section was refurbished and designedContinue reading “Canalside living in Altrincham”
Is my surveyor qualified?- 5 vital questions
Why do I need a survey? You may have had a mortgage valuation but in many cases these are now done remotely as a desktop exercise and the surveyor may not have visited the property. For most people, buying a property is the biggest financial transaction they will make in their life. A survey canContinue reading “Is my surveyor qualified?- 5 vital questions”
Altrincham – a great place to live and work
If you already live in Altrincham, Hale or Bowdon, you will know that it is a great place to live. If you are looking to move to the area you will have seen that property prices remain high relative to other parts of Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Some of my family have lived in AltrinchamContinue reading “Altrincham – a great place to live and work”