Amerwin Ltd
First Floor,
1 Horizon Works,
397-399 Dereham Rd,
New Costessey,
Norwich, Norwich
NR5 0SE
Tel: 0845 3891689
Fax: 0845 3891690
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- THE PRINCIPLE
The principle works in many ways. Primarily it is
designed to assist all parties in the sale and purchase
of domestic (and commercial) properties. It can be used
as a marketing tool by the vendor (and his progressive
thinking agent), or it can be used to satisfy a
purchaser that having seen sight of a
Visual Electrical Safety Survey and/or a
Visual Plumbing and Heating Survey all services are
sound. Needless to say, if the purchaser commissions a
report, any findings could be used to lower the asking
price. Surveyors acting for a purchaser may wish to
recommend our inspection as a supplementary report to
their own. And, solicitors may recommend to their
clients the commissioning of a report in addition to a
survey. Finally, a mortgage company may require an
NICEIC Periodic Inspection Report For an Electrical
Installation as a condition of the mortgage.
WHO USES THE SURVEY?
As discussed above, everyone involved in buying and
selling houses. It does not matter whether you are
buying or selling, acting for a purchaser or vendor.
Whatever part you play in the housing market, the report
strengthens your position. It also puts you ahead of the
competition.
VENDORS DON'T WANT TO PAY
This is a common problem. The benefits of positive
marketing (see below) and the consequences of avoiding
such a report may catch up later in the sale
proceedings. It really is a marketing opportunity.
Whatever costs are incurred are added to the sale price
(or at the very least, used to hold the price firm
during negotiations).
VENDORS ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE
FINDINGS
The vendor is probably well aware of any shortcomings
anyway. The purchaser's surveyor will almost certainly
pick up the most obvious ones, resulting in a delayed
and uncertain period of negotiation which can be
detrimental to both parties. The report should be seen
as a positive step rather than a negative one. It is
accepted that reports will not be right for every vendor
or property (those in need of 'sympathetic
refurbishment!' etc.).
POSITIVE MARKETING TOOLS
- A Survey from EPH Services greatly assists the
vendor's bargaining position. Indeed, a good report
should actually increase the asking price and should
certainly cover the cost of the report and even any
essential remedial work required.
- Add appeal to the property: a property with a report
is going to be better received than one that isn't.
- Save time and worry: a potential purchaser can make
a quicker decision.
- Each party knows the position from the outset -
there are no 'nasty shocks' later on, causing further
delay and negotiations.
- Purchasers are becoming more sophisticated and more
demanding.
- The report demonstrates professionalism and infers a
business like attitude. It shows a vendor is serious
about marketing his property.
- The vendor (and possibly the agent) protects himself
by showing a 'Duty of Care'. Our report will highlight
any dangers to gas and electrical installations and
appliances. This further reinforces marketing by
providing peace of mind to potential purchasers.
- The report can be used as a stand alone marketing
tool, and/or used in conjunction with the surveyors and
solicitors Seller's Information Pack which is currently
undergoing government sponsored trials.
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