Business Details
Expert Property Survey & Valuation Services in London
Dunsin Surveyors is a professional property surveying and valuation firm established to deliver expert services across Greater London and the Home Counties. Our team of RICS chartered surveyors combines extensive industry knowledge with decades of collective experience to address residential and commercial property needs. We specialise in building surveys, property valuations, lease extensions, and dispute resolution, ensuring tailored solutions for every client. Our ISO 9001 certification underscores our commitment to quality management systems, regularly audited to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 standards. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, ethical practices, and a client-centric approach, providing detailed reports and expert witness services for litigation and matrimonial cases.With a focus on accuracy and reliability, we serve landlords, tenants, freeholders, and purchasers, offering strategic advice on property transactions and legal matters. Our expertise extends to compulsory purchase compensation, party wall disputes, and capital gains tax valuations, supported by a vast database of historical property transactions. By maintaining rigorous professional standards and leveraging in-depth market insights, we ensure clients receive actionable recommendations aligned with their specific requirements.
Services
Building Surveys
Property Valuations
Lease Extensions
Expert Witness Services
Party Wall Awards
Highlights and features
- We are ISO 9001-certified with rigorous quality management systems.
- Our team includes RICS chartered surveyors with decades of experience.
- We provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial property needs.
- We offer expert witness services for litigation and legal disputes.
- Our vast property transaction database supports accurate valuations.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
Building Surveys
Our RICS Building Surveys provide comprehensive assessments of property condition, including defect analysis, repair cost estimates, and reinstatement values. These reports are essential for pre-purchase decisions, highlighting structural issues, dampness, and compliance with insurance requirements. Our surveys cater to residential and commercial clients, ensuring informed investment choices.
Lease Extensions
We calculate lease extension premiums under the Leasehold Reform Act, considering marriage value, deferment rates, and market comparables. Our reports include best/worst-case scenarios for negotiations, ensuring leaseholders secure cost-effective extensions before terms fall below 80 years.
Expert Witness Services
As Part 35-compliant experts, we provide court evidence on property disputes, matrimonial valuations, and litigation cases. Our reports adhere to RICS and Civil Justice Council protocols, offering impartial assessments for both claimants and defendants.
Capital Gains Tax Valuations
We determine property values as of 31 March 1982 (UK residents) or 5 April 2015 (non-residents) using historical data. These valuations comply with RICS UKGN3 standards, supporting accurate capital gains tax reporting for disposals.
Party Wall Awards
We prepare Party Wall Awards under the 1996 Act, detailing construction timelines and damage liability. Our surveys prevent disputes by documenting pre-existing conditions and ensuring compliance with legal requirements for shared wall modifications.
Questions
What is a RICS Building Survey?
A RICS Building Survey provides a detailed inspection of a property's condition, including defects, repair costs, and market value. It is recommended before purchasing or leasing property.
How do lease extensions work?
Lease extensions grant qualifying leaseholders an additional 90 years at a peppercorn rent. We calculate premiums based on market value, deferment rates, and legal precedents.
What is a Schedule of Dilapidations?
A Schedule of Dilapidations details property defects and repair costs required to meet lease terms. It helps resolve disputes at lease end.
Do you offer expert witness services?
Yes, we act as Expert Witnesses in court cases, providing impartial reports on property valuations, defects, and leasehold disputes under CPR35 guidelines.
How are capital gains tax valuations conducted?
We assess market value as of 31 March 1982 (for UK residents) or 5 April 2015 (non-UK residents) using RICS standards to determine chargeable gains.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London, the Home Counties, and postcodes AL, BR, BN, CM, CT, CR, DA, E, EN, GU, HA, HP, IG, KT, LU, ME, MK, N, NW, OX, PO, RG, RH, RM, SE, SG, SL, SM, SO, SS, SW, TN, TW, UB, and W.
Reviews (5)
Emma Parkes
Nov 05, 2021
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Excellent service, highly recommended. Prompt, helpful, friendly and thorough. Thank you for your assistance.
Thomas Pg
Oct 22, 2021
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Overpriced, low quality but fast! We got a level 3 building survey from Dunsin Surveyors. We went with them because they were the company with earliest availability - this was a mistake. Key faults with the house were missed (cracks down the side of the house and underpinning) that were picked up by the bank's valuation. Since then we have found another house and got another survey done by a different company and there is a world of difference between the two; Dunsin's survey having noticeably less detail whilst being more expensive. Don't make the same mistake as us - get a survey done right
David Baird
Oct 20, 2021
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My wife did not have the best experience with Dunsin Surveyors. We need a help to buy valuation done for Target HBA - as we are selling our flat that we purchased using the shared equity scheme. All was going well with the instruction, until Dunsin Surveyors asked for an ESW1 form as our flat has cladding. Unfortunately we do not have this, however we do have a letter from the property developers stating the material used for the cladding as proof that it meets fire safety standards. Dunsin Surveyors stated they were unable to do the valuation without an ESW1 form - which, although frustrating
George Onaya
Aug 07, 2021
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I cannot thank Dunsin Surveyors enough. The firm was professional from the beginning to the end, and the communication was superb throughout. Having approached Dunsin with tight timescales, they worked the clock to not only meet my requirements, but actually beat the timescales. All done in a very unassuming manner. I highly recommend using them for property valuations
Brenda Mcmahon
Jun 30, 2021
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I cannot recommend Dunsin Surveyors enough. Their service and specialist expertise has been fantastic. I am delighted to have found them as everything which I needed to be completed was done to a high standard and efficiency.
