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About Us
At NTR Associates Ltd we pride ourselves on offering a professional service to our clients in both residential and commercial markets.
Our MD, joined the company this year and has a wealth of experience in the built environment. Nova is an RICS chartered Building Surveyor who taught for a number of years at Salford University and published academic papers.
A word from our MD,
" I take a very hands on approach in the business throughout all stages of our services lines to ensure a professional delivery"
Professional and Reliable
We pride ourselves on delivering the very best service to our clients. Whether you require a condition survey, home buyers, building survey, or one of our commercial offerings one of our qualified surveyors are happy to help.
Areas covered
We are a Stockport based company and cover most of Greater Manchester and areas of Cheshire including Poynton, Macclesfield, and Wilmslow. Other areas will be considered based on the nature and scale of survey required.
Services
Residential Surveys
Level 1
The RICS Condition Report should be used for a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition and does not include a valuation. It focuses purely on the condition of the property by setting out the following:
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Clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that may require varying degrees of attention.​
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Advice on replacement parts guarantees, planning and control matters for your legal advisers.
Level 2
The RICS HomeBuyer report can be offered with or without a valuation. This survey is more comprehensive that a condition survey, but less detailed than a building survey by setting out the following:
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Spotlight urgent matters that have a substantial effect on the value of the property
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​Give an indication of whether repairs are needed, but it will not discuss the repair options and associated costs.
Level 3
Previously referred to as a full Structural Survey, this survey encompasses a wide-ranging inspection of a property and is the most comprehensive of the surveys available for residential properties. Industry guidelines recommend this type of survey if your property is large, old, has some disrepair or has unusual features and sets out the following:
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Detailed report with advice on visible faults and potential hidden defects.
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Guidance on environmental hazards and highlights issues that your legal advisor should.
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Tailored to the property type and your needs.
Expert Witness
Housing Disrepair (Section 11)
Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Landlords are responsible for meeting specified basic conditions and repairing obligations. Where, they do not, tenants can claim against them for specific performance of their obligations and occasionally, for compensation.
We can provide a Survey to identify items of disrepair, commenting on whether the requirements of Section 11 are met. Ordinarily, we would do this, working with solicitors on a joint expert witness basis.
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Your Landlord's Responsibilities
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Faulty heating
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Vegetation growth
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Leaking roof
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Damp and mould
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Unsafe flooring
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Unsafe stairs
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Rising damp
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Vermin
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External drainage
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Plumbing problems
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Rotting windows
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Damaged/worn brickwork
Commercial
Surveys
We undertake several types of surveys from acquisition to disposal on behalf of landlords and tenants.
Condition surveys a useful tool at the start of a lease to help aid negotiations at lease end; or a snapshot of the condition of a property portfolio.
Technical Due Diligence (TDD) prior to purchasing or taking on a lease a TDD will give a full appraisal of the building, services and associated land identifying key risks and cost liabilities.
Dilapidations
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A breach of the non-financial obligations in a lease can lead to a dilapidations claim, which can be complex and technical, and the procedures and timescales are often crucial in successfully pursuing or defending claims.
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As a landlord, you will want to preserve the value of your asset and be compensated for any losses that you incur as a result of your tenant failing to comply with their lease obligations. As a tenant, you will need advice on the validity and quantum of your landlord’s claim, as well as any statutory protection. In either situation, you need an experienced building surveyor with knowledge of the legislation, procedures, remedial work options and costs.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
We deliver costed maintenance schedules to landlords, managing agents, end users and asset, property and facilities managers, to maximise the value of property portfolios and individual buildings.
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A PPM enables key stakeholders to make investment, disposal and refurbishment decisions about their portfolio.
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Please contact us to discuss any of our commercial services
t: 07594157485