SCHEDULE OF CONDITION
PREPARED IN xxxxxxxxx
OF
A club under a block of flats
FOR
Mr A Client
Prepared by:
GEM Associates Limited
INDEPENDENT CHARTERED SURVEYORS
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Summary of Construction
Summary of Costs
External
Roof Plan
Roofs
Roof Voids
Front Elevation
Rear Elevation
Left Hand Side Elevation
Right Hand Side Elevation
External Areas
Internal
Signature Document
INTRODUCTION
Firstly, may we thank you for your instructions of
?????????; we have now undertaken a Commercial Building Survey (formerly
known as a Structural Survey) of the aforementioned property. This Survey
was carried out on ??????
The Building Survey takes the following format; there
is an introductory section (which you are currently reading), which
includes a synopsis of the building, and a summary of our findings.
We then go through a detailed examination of the property
starting with the external areas working from the top of the property
down, followed by the internal areas and the buildings services. We
conclude with the section for your Legal Advisor and also attach some
general information on the property market.
We are aware that a report of this size is somewhat
daunting and almost off-putting to the reader because of this. We would
stress that the purchase of a business has many risks, the property
being one of the biggest. Often when a business is purchased our clients
can only see the opportunities that it offers, the aim of this report
is to give a balanced
view on the future risk.
We recommend that you set aside time to read the report
in full, consider the comments, make notes of any areas which you wish
to discuss further and phone our us.
We obviously expect you to read the entire report
but we would suggest that you initially look at the summary, which refers
to various sections in the report which we recommend you read first
so that you get a general feel for the way the report is written.
As part of our service we are more than happy to talk
through the survey as many times as you wish until you are completely
happy to make a decision. Ultimately, the decision to purchase the public
house is yours but we will do our best to offer advice to make the decision
as easy as possible.
REPORT FORMAT
To help you understand our Report we utilise various
techniques and different styles and types of text, these are as follows:-
GENERAL/HISTORICAL INFORMATION
This has been given in the survey where it is
considered it will aid understanding of the issues, or be of interest.
This is shown in “italics” for clarity.
TECHNICAL TERMS DEFINED
Throughout the Report, we have endeavoured to define
any technical terms used. This is shown in “Courier New” type face for clarity.
PHOTOGRAPHS
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We utilise photographs to illustrate
issues or features. In some photographs a pencil has been used to
highlight a specific area (with this property we have taken approximately
one hundred photographs in total and we have enclosed a sample of
these within the report). |
ORIENTATION
Any reference to left or right is taken from the front
of the property, including observations to the rear which you may not
be able to physically see from the front of the property.
ACTION REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDATIONS
We have used the term ACTION REQUIRED
where we believe that there are items that you should carry out action
upon or negotiate upon prior to purchasing the property.
Where a problem is identified, we will do our best
to offer a solution. However, with most building issues, there are usually
many ways to resolve them dependent upon cost, time available and the
length of time you wish the repair/replacement to last.
SYNOPSIS
SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
The Spa Bar venue is located in the centre of Hitchin,
albeit away from the main high street, but close to the market. The
Spa Bar was once known as The Market Tavern. It should be noted that
this club is located underneath a residential block of flats. We are
aware that there have been problems in the past with both airborne and
structural transmition of noise to the residents above.
Action required: Your legal advisors
should confirm that there are no outstanding issues in relation to
this matter, or similar.
ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES
Trading Areas, Service Areas and Accommodation
The trading area consists of:
Front of House
- One main bar and servery
- Male toilets consisting of a slab urinal and one WC and one wash
hand basin
- Female toilets consisting of three cubicles and two wash hand basins
(one boarded over at the time of our inspection)
- Entrance lobby
- Two fire exits/sound production lobbies
Back of House
- Catering kitchen
- Cloakroom
- Basement cellar
Private Living Accommodation
- Three bedrooms
- Lounge
- Bathroom
- Separate WC
- Kitchen
External
- Paved beer garden
- Private courtyard
Address:
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The xxxx Bar
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Prospective
Tenant:
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Repairing
Covenant:
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We have assumed the property has a full repairing and insuring covenant.
Your legal adviser should confirm this and advise us of any unusual
or onerous clauses immediately. |
Photographs:
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We have taken approximately 150 photographs during the course of
this Schedule of Condition. We reserve the
right to produce these photographs to establish the condition of the
property over and above the ones included in the report. |
Limitations:
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As per our original Terms of Engagement, we would remind you
specifically that:
We have not inspected parts of the structure which were covered,
unexposed or inaccessible during our inspection. We therefore cannot
confirm that such parts
are free from defect, structural or otherwise.
We have not determined whether any hazardous materials such as
high alumina cement, calcium chloride, asbestos etc have been used
in the construction.
Our report is for the use of the party to whom it is addressed
above and no responsibility is accepted under the Third Parties
Act or for any third parties who use this report in whole or in
part. We have not carried out a comprehensive test of any electrical,
mechanical or
drainage services. We therefore cannot confirm that they are operational
and in good condition. If you wish us to arrange tests, please advise.
We have not carried out or arranged for specialists to undertake
any reports, for example an environmental report or an audit report
upon the property. We are therefore unable to advise whether any
contaminated or other adverse environmental issues affect the site.
The Schedule of Condition has been prepared by GEM Associates
Ltd in October xxxx. The inspection was carried out on Wednesday
xx October xxxx. This report does not constitute a Structural Survey
(now known as a Building Survey). |
Orientation: |
All directions are taken as if viewing the property from the market
across the road. |
SUMMARY OF CONSTRUCTION
EXTERNAL
Roofs: |
Main Roof – Formed as part of the multi storey
block.
Single Storey Roof – Various roofs to the front and rear
of the property, finished generally with a loose chipping on felt. |
Roof Lights: |
Five barrelled roof lights. |
Walls: |
Painted brick finish within a concrete frame structure to the front
and brickwork finish to the rear. |
Windows: |
Double glazed plastic units. |
Rainwater Goods: |
Plastic and metal with concrete hoppers. |
INTERNAL
Floors: |
Basement |
– Solid, assumed concrete |
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Ground Floor |
– Solid, assumed concrete |
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First Floor |
– Solid, assumed concrete |
OUTSIDE
We are advised that the property has mains gas, electricity,
drains and water supply. (These have not been checked).
The above terms are explained in full in the main
body of the Report. We have used the term ‘assumed’ as we
have not opened up the structure.
SUMMARY OF COSTS
Due to the nature of the work required it will be
necessary to tenure the work to establish costs.
Summaries are dangerous as they try to précis often quite complex
subjects into a few paragraphs. This is particularly so in a summary
about someone’s future business, when we are trying to second-guess
what the priorities are, so it is important the Report is read in full.
Having said all of that, here are our comments:-
EXTERNAL ROOF PLAN
A sample of issues and problems identified
ALL ROOFS HAVE MINIMAL FALLS
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ROOFS
The main roof of the residential
property is above. This has not been inspected, but we would assume
under the terms of your lease you share a responsibility to repair
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Grass and moss growing generally
and the scaffolding |
ACTION REQUIRED: The management
company should be contacted by your legal advisor to confirm anticipated
future costs for this item and any other items of plan maintenance
together with typical costs of reactive maintenance.
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Close up of grass and moss |
Roof One – Low Level Single Storey Roof
This is a flat roof, which does
not have the recommended fall. For this reason the felt with loose
chipping finish has moss growing in many areas and water sitting
on the roof, particularly to the front elevation and near the down
pipes and the perimeter parapet walls. Grass is growing in many
areas. |
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Crocodiling; deterioration to the felt is occurring
which is likely to leak in the future |
ACTION REQUIRED: Roof should be completely cleared
of the grass that is present, which will also mean the chippings
should be checked for any areas of deterioration and repaired
as necessary and re-laid with insulation cut to falls (as we do
not see any other way of producing a fall to this roof).
Crocodiling and general deterioration was noted to the felt flashing. |
ACTION REQUIRED: Replace felt flashing with
a lead flashing.
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Felt flashing below window is brittle
and has lost its adhesion |
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At the time of our inspection the flat roof had scaffolding
on it, which is gaining support directly off the roof. We believe
this will cause damage to the roof and may lead to leaks either
now or in the near future. We would argue that this should be addressed
with the scaffolding company/management company in charge of the
work.
ACTION REQUIRED: Roof should be checked for
damage once scaffolding has been struck (taken down), and agreed
course of action taken.
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Rear Roof – Roof Two
This roof is also flat and water is sitting on it. Again we recommend
insulation to falls.
Ponding is occurring on this roof and there
is also moss present
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Roof over external store covered with moss indicating it is flat |
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Close-up of moss over barrel storage roof |
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Scaffolding onto roof |
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Roof 3 - Above private living accommodation kitchen
Extensive plant growth. |
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Roof Lights
Some of the barrelled roof lights are damaged and most have the
caps missing to the roof light fittings, these have had asphalt
placed over the top of the fittings, so we can only assume that
these have leaked in the past. |
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Action required: To make the roof lights watertight
they will require either replacing where damaged or new fixings
and cappings where they are missing.
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Pencil indicates where the fixing caps have
come away and asphalt has been used to seal them |
Rainwater Goods
There are a mixture of internal rainwater goods
and plastic rainwater goods to the external of the property.
Internal rainwater goods require the debris clearing away on the
inlet.
We have no way of knowing whether they are still watertight or
not.
The plastic rainwater goods require the joints checking and some
realignment.
Hopper heads are formed within the concrete of the structure with
aluminium down pipe.
Action required: Overhaul rainwater goods.
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Roof Void
We have no access to the roof void of the flat roofs
but would comment that a modern flat roof would require ventilation
to stop condensation occurring within it, which is particularly prevalent
where there is a humid atmosphere as in this case, and the property
is occupied. |
Sound Insulation Void
There is a void between the main roof structure
and the ceiling. This we believe has been placed in to reduce transmission
of noise to the surrounding properties. This is supported on a suspended
wire system, we do not feel this would be suitable to take our weight
and therefore have not been able to inspect this area.
We are however concerned that this area will be effectively hiding
any leaks to the roof. |
FRONT ELEVATION
This sketch drawing shows a sample of the problems and issues identified.
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Key
D = Doors
W= Windows
Not to Scale |
FRONT ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
Walls
Painted Brickwork
A light covering of general dirt and scuff marks. Minor graffiti.
Action required: Re-decorate.
External Joinery
Windows
Plastic windows, which are generally dirty and in need of cleaning.
Doors
These have been clad with a metal sheet and the paintwork
around these is starting to flake. |
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Doors marked |
Action required: Clean
and paint areas of flaking paintwork. |
Signage
GRP signs have been painted over. This will eventually lead to the
paint peeling, as it does not adhere to GRP very well.
RIGHT HAND SIDE ELEVATION (Hollow Lane)
This sketch drawing shows a sample of the problems and issues identified.
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Key
D = Doors
W= Windows
Not to Scale |
RIGHT HAND SIDE ELEVATION
RIGHT HAND SIDE ELEVATION
Walls
Painted Brickwork
A light covering of general dirt and scuff marks – minor spalling
occurring.
Action required: Re-decorate and repair as necessary.
External Joinery
Windows
Plastic windows, which are generally dirty and in need of cleaning.
Doors
These have been clad with a metal sheet and the paintwork around these
is starting to flake.
Action required: Clean and paint area of flaking
paintwork.
Signage
GRP signs have been painted over. This will eventually lead to the
paint peeling, as it does not adhere to GRP very well.
Other
There is a patio area this side of the property that appears to be
disused. Paving slabs require levelling and possibly rebedding. The
area in general requires weeding and the walls require making good.
REAR COURT YARD ELEVATION
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Towards the kitchen |
Towards the rear entrance |
REAR COURT YARD
Floors
Concrete marked and impact damage from barrel delivery. Central
gully blocked. Cellar flaps have dropped and need realigning.
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Central gully blocked |
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Cellar flaps need re-aligning |
Walls
Vertical Cracks to Brickwork
There are two areas of vertical cracking to brickwork, one to
the left hand side of the double entrance doors into the courtyard
and the other to the right hand side. These cracks run the full
height of the walls.
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The hairline cracking is to the centre of this
photograph |
External Joinery
Windows
Plastic kitchen window damaged which appears to be from an attempted
entrance into the property.
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Window damaged |
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Extractor fan from kitchen discharging grease |
Entrance Gate
The entrance gate is rotten.
Drainage
There is a running gully at the entrance to the courtyard area,
which is blocked.
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Blocked gully |
CAR PARK SIDE ELEVATION
This consists of concrete columns with brick in-fill panels.
Action Required: Repair and
redecorate the columns and clean the brickwork.
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The columns are generally marked with the paint
coming off and the brickwork is stained |
INTERNAL
GROUND FLOOR – TRADING AREA
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Front of House
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General view of the main bar looking towards
the bar servery |
General view of main bar |
Main Bar
Bar
Mirrored bar. Paintwork chipped and marked, some areas are burnt
with cigarette stains.
Ceilings
Generally smoke stained.
Walls
Various marks and scuffing, particularly around skirting and
impact damage to some of the walls. Paintwork looks to have had
a coat of paint in some areas recently; unfortunately they appear
to have painted directly over the dirt and grime on the wall.
Action required: Redecorate. |
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Floors
The central flagstones have ingrained dirt and the vinyl flooring
to the front of the bar has various cigarette burns, chewing gum
and is generally marked and the joints are starting to open up.
The radiators are leaking, causing staining in some areas.
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Leaking radiator and ingrained dirt to flagstones |
Action Required: Deep clean the floors and repair
the radiators.
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Joinery - Glass shelves and cladding to columns
The columns are timbered lined with mirror inserts. The paintwork
is chipped and indented in some areas and there are cigarette marks
to many of the beer shelves.
Doors and Windows
Generally dirty, some cigarette burn marks.
Gents Toilets
Ceilings
Smoked stained and flaking paintwork to roof light.
Walls
Marked at low level. The area looks to have had a recent coat
of paintbut some areas have been missed.
There appears to be a condensation problem particularly in the
WC area.
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Floors |
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Quarry tiled floor. Ingrained dirt, joints dirty and some tiles
are cracked. |
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Cigarette burns to ductwork |
Sundry Fixings |
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‘Stainless steel’ slab urinal, WC and wash hand basin.
The wash hand basin has come away from the wall and been secured
back with timber batons, it has not been re-plastered.
The ‘stainless steel’ urinal has rust staining in
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Doors
Entrance door – steel shoot to front
hacked on with nails. The paintwork is marked and there is damage to
the wall behind the door.
Inner Door to WC – boarding has come
away from the door and needs re-securing.
Action Required: Redecorate and thoroughly clean.
Ladies Toilets
Ceilings
Smoked stained and some condensation marks. The painting is to a poor
standard and has covered some of the bulkhead lighting. The painted
ductwork is also starting to come away from wall.
Walls
Original tiles have been partly pained over, which is marked
and hides broken and cracked tiles. To the vanity unit end tiles
have been tiled over.
We found some areas of blown tiling around the wash hand basins
and to the right hand side near the WCs.
Floors
Vinyl floor has cigarette burn marks. Quarry tiling to the WC
area is generally marked and stained.
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Doors
Paint is coming off in some areas and paint splashes to ironmongery.
Entrance Door – metal sheet held
in place with nails, generally marked.
Joinery
WC cisterns boxed out with timber boxing and cigarette burn marks.
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Sundry Fittings |
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The WC units generally have cigarette burn marks, there are also
lids missing from the WCs and the cubicles themselves are marked.
The left hand side hand basin of the two hand basins is boarded over. |
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Action Required: Redecorate, thoroughly clean
and replace sink and any products that have burn marks.
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Cigarette burns to floor |
Main Entrance Lobby
Ceilings
moked stained.
Walls
Minor marks and scuffs.
Floors
Mat well burnt with cigarette marks.
Doors
Metal plates screwed to doors. Small area of paintwork exposed which
is in reasonable condition.
Action required: Redecorate and replace any areas
with burn marks.
Bar Servery Area (behind the bar)
Ceilings
Smoked stained.
Walls
Some marks to back bar.
Floors
Vinyl marked with chewing gum and cigarette burns. There should
also be a skirting for hygiene purposes, this is presently open.
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No skirting |
Down lighters
Down lighters to the front of the bar look to have been re-secured
into position. |
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Bar
Paintwork marked and missing in some areas. |
Bar Top
Formed with a tile and a cut edge on the barman’s side –
many Environmental Health Officers are no longer happy with this
type of bar top due to the germs that can be held within the joints. |
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Marks to front of bar |
Back of House
Catering Kitchen
Ceilings
The ceilings are lightly artexed, which is not appropriate; they should
be a smooth, clean impervious surface. Generally slightly greasy and
require a clean. The lights have no diffusers.
Walls
The tiles require a general clean, particularly the joints, and there
are old fixing holes and a few missing tiles.
Tiles coming away in some areas, for example, in the behind bar
entrance to the kitchen, and in other areas they are blown.
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Tiles coming away in the behind bar entrance
to kitchen |
Floors
The quarry tiles have ingrained dirt and require a clean. There is
no skirting tile to the edge behind the cooker, which will make it difficult
to clean.
Action required: Deep clean and redecorate and
bring up to EHO standards.
Doors
Door Entrance to Bar – No ironmongery
and marked and chipped.
Door Entrance to Behind Bar – Minor
marks and chipping.
Access Corridors
Marked and in need of redecoration.
Ceilings
Painted in reasonable condition. The lights require diffusers.
Walls
Painted render and painted brick work. Electrics on walls have
some points missing or pushed into the switch panel.
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Hole within wall and covering missing from insulation |
Floors
Ingrained dirt and some cracks to the concrete.
Doors
Door Leading to Accommodation – Impact
damage and marking, particularly around lock.
Door to Rear Courtyard –
Plaster damage to corner and door requires decoration.
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Damage to door |
Cloak Room
Ceilings
Minor smoke staining and general grime. Painting in reasonable condition.
Walls
Generally marked, particularly to servery side. Some impact damage
to the corner.
Floors
Carpet sticky and probably in need of replacement.
Door and Hatch
Marking to hatch and door damaged.
Action required: Redecorate
and repair any damage.
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Damage to door |
Electrical Switch Gear Room
There is an internal electric room, which has a sliding door entrance
which has minor marking and chipping on it.
Basement Cellar
Walls
Painted and marked and scuffed slightly.
Floors
Generally stained and some areas of cracking.
PRIVATE LIVING ACCOMMODATION
First Floor
Kitchen
Ceilings
General dirt and grime and in need of redecoration.
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Floor warn through and kitchen unit doors fit
poorly |
Walls
General dirt and grime and in need of redecoration.
Floors
Some of the tiling is missing and has been ‘repaired’;
we believe this floor needs recovering.
Action required: Redecorate and provide new flooring.
Bathroom
Ceilings
Dated and some flaking occurring.
Walls
General wear and tear and some scuff marks.
Floors
Acceptable condition.
Action required: Redecorate.
Lounge
Ceilings
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Paint coming off the walls |
Walls
Paint literally coming off the walls.
Action required: Redecorate and repair as
necessary.
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Bedroom One
Ceilings
Reasonable condition.
Walls
Reasonable condition.
Floors
Reasonable condition.
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Windows
Redecorate windows both internally and externally.
Condensation occurring.
Action required: General redecoration recommended.
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Bedroom Two
Presently used as a store.
Ceilings
Reasonable condition.
Walls
Reasonable condition.
Floors
General wear and tear.
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General view of room used
for storage
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Windows
Redecorate windows both internally and externally.
Condensation occurring.
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Windows require redecoration, paint flaking
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Condensation throughout
Action required: Redecorate.
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Bedroom Three
Presently used as a store.
Ceilings
Reasonable condition.
Walls
Reasonable condition.
Floors
General wear and tear.
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Room used for storage
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Windows
Redecorate windows both internally and externally.
Condensation occurring.
Action required: Redecorate.
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WC
Ceilings
Reasonable condition.
Walls
Reasonable condition
Floors
General wear and tear.
Action required: Redecorate.
Reasonable condition.
Walls
Reasonable condition.
Floors
General wear and tear.
Action required: Redecorate.
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Impact damage to walls throughout |
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Entrance door has impact damage |
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Beer Garden
The paving slabs are uneven. We would recommend that they are
rebedded and levelled and general weeding is carried out.
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Room used for storage
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SERVICES
We would reiterate that services have not been tested. We suspect
from a visual inspection that the electrics would not meet current
IEE Regulations.
We are not able to give any advice on the gas installation
or the drainage or water supply.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Fire Regulations
We do not believe that the property would meet current Fire
Regulations. We believe this because the fire extinguishers
are not marked as per the current regulations and the upstairs
fire doors do not close effectively. There is a missing door
closer to the bathroom.
We would also add that if the door to the flat roof is a
fire door there should be some way of opening it without needing
the key.
Action required: Bring up to present-day
requirements as set out within the Fire Precautions Act
1971 and the Fire Precautions (Workplace Regulations) Act
1997, which cover statutory fire provision in most commercial
properties.
Environmental Health Authority
You have a statutory requirement to meet conditions of the
Food Safety Act 1990 and it’s various associated regulations.
We suggest you familiarise yourself with these regulations
or seek expert opinion on them.
The Disability Discrimination Act
You should be aware that current and proposed legislation
places a liability on those with public buildings to give
access, where reasonable to the disabled and make reasonable
amendments to the property as necessary to accommodate them.
There does not appear to have been any provision with regards
this. You should ask to see if a report has been carried out
in line with the Disabilities Act highlighting areas which
can be improved or have been improved.
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POINTS FOR YOUR LEGAL ADVISOR
If you wish to proceed with your purchase of the property a
copy of this should be forwarded to your Legal Advisor and the
following points should be checked by him/her:
a) Responsibility for boundaries.
b) Rights for you to enter onto the adjacent property to maintain
any structure situated near or on the boundary and any similar
rights your neighbour may have to enter onto your property.
c) Obtain any certificates, guarantees or approvals in relation
to:
i) Timber treatments, wet or dry rot infestations.
ii) Rising damp treatments.
iii) Double glazing replacement windows.
iv) Roof and similar renewals.
v) Central heating installation.
vi) Planning and Building Regulation Approvals.
vii) Any other matters pertinent to the property.
d) Confirm that there are no defects in the legal Title in respect
of the property and all rights associated therewith, e.g., access.
e) Rights of Way e.g., access, easements and wayleaves.
f) Liabilities in connection with shared services.
g) Adjoining roads and services.
h) Road Schemes/Road Widening.
i) General development proposals in the locality.
j) Conservation Area, Listed Building, Tree Preservation Orders
or any other Designated Planning Area.
k) Confirm from enquiries that no underground tunnels, wells,
sewers, gases, mining, minerals, site reclamation/contamination
etc., exist, have existed or are likely to exist beneath the curtilage
of the site upon which the property stands and which could affect
the quiet enjoyment, safety or stability of the property, outbuildings
or surrounding areas.
l) Our Report assumes that the site has not been put to contaminative
use and no investigations have been made in this respect.
m) Any outstanding Party Wall Notice or of the knowledge that
any are about to be served.
n) We strongly recommend that Envirosearch or a similar product
is used by your Legal Advisor to establish whether this area falls
within a flood plain, old landfill site, radon area etc., and
brought to its logical conclusion. If your Legal Advisor is not
aware of the system please ensure that they contact us and we
will advise them of it.
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LISTED BUILDING AND CONSERVATION AREA
From our investigations the property has been identified as being Listed
and situated within a Conservation Area.
Your Legal Advisor should confirm the above and carry out any searches
he/she feels are necessary.
APPENDICES
LIMITATIONS
Our limitations are as the agreed Terms and Conditions of Engagement.
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
The report has been prepared in accordance with our Conditions of Engagement
dated 9 January 2004and should be regarded as a comment on the overall
condition of the property and the quality of its structure and not as
an inventory of every single defect. It relates to those parts of the
property that were reasonably and safely accessible at the time of the
inspection, but you should be aware that defects can subsequently develop
particularly if you do not follow the recommendations.
ENGLISH LAW
We would remind you that this report should not be published or reproduced
in any way without the surveyor’s expressed permission and is
governed by English Law and any dispute arising there from shall be
adjudicated upon only by the English Courts.
SOLE USE
This report is for the sole use of the named Client and is confidential
to the Client and his professional advisors. Any other persons rely
on the Report at their own risk.
ONLY HUMAN!
Although we are pointing out the obvious, our Surveyors obviously can’t
see through walls, floors, heavy furniture, fixed kitchen units etc.
they have therefore made their best assumptions in these areas.
As this is a one off inspection, we cannot guarantee that there are
no other defects than those mentioned in the report and also that defects
can subsequently develop.
WEATHER
It was a cold bright day at the time of the inspection. The weather
did not hamper the survey.
We would add that some defects only become apparent upon physical
occupation or are only present as a result of the extremes of weather
(which are becoming a more frequent occurrence); for example the year
2000 was the wettest year on record and the 2003 the driest year on
records, this is likely to have adverse effects on lots of buildings
in years to come.
NOT LOCAL
It should be noted that we are not local surveyors to this area and
are carrying out the work without the benefits of local knowledge on
such things as soil conditions, aeroplane flight paths, common defects
in materials used in the area etc.
Signature Document in Relation to
Schedule of Condition
This signature document represents page 52 and page 53 of a 53 page
Schedule of Condition relating to:
The xxxx Bar, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
as prepared by
GEM Associates Ltd Chartered Surveyors
You should ensure your Legal Advisor gets this document signed by
the relevant parties and agreed prior to legal commitment to purchase.
Delete/amend as you require
Lessees Representative
We verify that this is a true and accurate record of the condition
of:
The xxxx Bar, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
As inspected on xxxxxxxxxxxx
By
GEM Associates Ltd Chartered Surveyors
Signed |
………………………..Dated:
xxxxxxxxxxxx
For and on Behalf of
GEM Associates Ltd Chartered Surveyors |
Lessee
Xxxxxxxxxxxx has seen and forwarded it on by recorded delivery on the…………..to
the owners/landlords or their legal representatives in relation to the
proposed Lease.
Signed |
………………………..Dated:
xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Landlords Representative (delete as applicable)
Print Name……………………..For
and on Behalf of……….
………………….has inspected and
read the Schedule of
Condition for an on behalf of………………and
accepts that it is a true and accurate record.
Signed |
………………………..Dated:
xxxxxxxxxxxx
For and on Behalf of |
I have the authority to sign this document on behalf of the aforementioned
company.
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