Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert RICS Chartered Surveyors in London
Established in 2011 by Patrick and Mischa Oliver, Aston James Associates has built a reputation as an independent chartered surveying practice serving South East London. Our RICS-accredited team specialises in property valuations and building surveys, prioritising client interests over mortgage company requirements. With over a decade of local expertise, we deliver tailored reports for residential and commercial properties, covering lease extensions, matrimonial valuations, and capital gains assessments.Our independent status ensures unbiased advice, while our rapid booking system and 24-hour turnaround for urgent cases demonstrate commitment to client convenience. We maintain strict adherence to RICS standards, providing legally robust reports supported by comprehensive market evidence.
Services
RICS Homebuyer Survey
Building Survey
Party Wall Act
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Valuation
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We are RICS Chartered Surveyors with over a decade of local property market expertise
- Our independent status ensures unbiased advice focused solely on client interests
- We guarantee rapid booking and 24-hour turnaround for urgent valuation requests
- Our reports include legally robust evidence supported by comprehensive market analysis
- We provide specialist services including lease extensions and expert witness testimony
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Quick turnaround
Professional service
Expert knowledge
Services
RICS Homebuyer Survey
Our RICS Homebuyer Surveys provide comprehensive property condition assessments for residential purchases. The survey identifies structural issues, maintenance requirements, and potential repair costs. Our chartered surveyors deliver clear, actionable reports to support informed property decisions.
Building Survey
Detailed building surveys examine all visible and accessible elements of commercial and residential properties. We assess structural integrity, material condition, and compliance with building regulations. Reports include prioritised repair recommendations and cost estimates.
Commercial Valuation
RICS-compliant commercial valuations consider property condition, location, and market trends. We provide accurate assessments for business transactions, tax purposes, or lease negotiations. Reports include supporting market evidence and legal compliance checks.
Lease Extension Valuation
Specialist lease extension valuations under the 1993 and 1967 Acts determine fair premiums. We consider property value, remaining lease term, and ground rent. Our reports support statutory lease extension processes.
Expert Witness Services
Our chartered surveyors provide expert property testimony for legal disputes. Services include defect analysis, valuation disputes, and boundary assessments. We prepare court-compliant reports and provide courtroom testimony when required.
People
Patrick Oliver
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over 15 years' experience in property surveying. Specialises in complex valuations and lease extension calculations. RICS-registered surveyor with extensive South East London market knowledge.
Mischa Oliver
Co-Founder
Co-founder responsible for operational management and client relations. Chartered surveyor with expertise in residential property assessments. Ensures service delivery meets RICS standards across all projects.
Questions
Why choose an RICS property valuation?
RICS valuations ensure accuracy and legal robustness through standardized assessment methods and market evidence.
How much does a valuation cost?
Valuations typically start at £475 including VAT, with exact pricing depending on property type.
Do you offer weekend appointments?
Yes, we provide weekend survey appointments to accommodate client schedules.
How long does a valuation take?
Property valuations generally require 1-2 hours on-site, depending on property size.
Can you handle lease extension valuations?
Yes, we specialise in lease extension valuations under the 1993 and 1967 Acts.
Reviews (4)
Quentin Padgett
Dec 01, 2019
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Good price, talked to around ten agents and Aston James turned the valuation extremely quickly. They visited the property on the day I phoned, got the valuation in time for the board meeting and the charity I work for were able to contract to buy the house. Thanks to Mischa for sorting it all out and understanding the urgency.
Tyrone E.
Oct 04, 2019
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Excellent service. Appointment was booked promptly and not only did I receive a written report but a verbal one too. Extremely impressed and I would highly recommend!
Diane Aben
Aug 28, 2018
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Very professionnal team from the surveyor to the office staff. Reasonably priced, efficient with great communication. Highly recommended!
Samantha
May 07, 2018
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Patrick at Aston James Associates carried out a buildings survey for us. He provided a clear and detailed report which was easy to understand. It was much better than a report we commissioned on a different property last year. The only reason I have given 4 stars rather than 5 is because we had to wait longer than expected for the report.
