Tell me again, I didn’t quite understand…
Words: Jenny Seed
Some years ago, the Guardian ran an article by Leo
Benedictus explaining that there is no way of explaining what it is that a
Chartered Surveyor does… or at least, that’s what Benedictus thinks!
I would have said that it was quite simple really.
A Chartered Surveyor “surveys”
of course. S/he casts a professional eye over a property with the intention of
:
A)
detecting any specific areas of concern
B)
assessing its value in terms of investment/
rental/ resale potential
But Benedictus quickly addresses my definition, stating that
this applies to only a very small percentage of Chartered Surveyors. Oh? So now
I also await to be enlightened (having worked with Dawson & Associates for
some time now, this is not a casual confession).
I guess the simple fact that you are required to study and
“practice” for so very loooong is a good indicator that this may be a more
complex profession than it is sometimes given credit for. We start with school,
of course, then we need an accredited degree. This should be followed by
employment as a trainee surveyor. In our role as a trainee surveyor, we will
complete a period of structured training with an employer. This will apparently
continue for about the next 3 years. Only once we have completed the Assessment
of Professional Competence will we become “chartered”.
RICS also informs me that there are 17 different specialisms
of chartered surveyance in 3 different sectors: land, property, construction.
Apparently, “there is something for everyone from the environment, planning and
development, to valuation to project management”. OK… so, to be honest, sounds
to me as though my initial definition was correct… no?
And perhaps in the case of the senior staff at Dawson &
Associates, I am indeed quite correct. Because every business has a main focus
and the instant online survey quote functionality from Dawson’s has proved very
popular – though it is the professional client support and services that truly
differentiates them from the rest.
Just visit the Dawson testimonial page to see for yourself. http://www.dawsonsurveyors.com/testimonials.html
“Fast and efficient service. I was surprised at how
quickly we received our report - very important where important decisions on
house buying need to be made quickly.”
Trisha Edwards - March 23, 2015
But Benedictus explains that the truth of the matter is
that the term “chartered surveyor” is a reference to a skill-set rather than a
specific task. When dealing with a RICS regulated chartered surveyor, you are
being given the assurance that your surveyor is experienced in a wide range of
property-related matters. Like a doctor, he explains. Whilst every doctor has a
specialism, we know that they’ve been fully trained with an experience and knowledge
of all bodily workings.
And this is why a chartered surveyor, such as Dawson, is
able to not only assist you with your building survey requirements, but also
design and planning matters, construction project management, legal aid and feasibility
studies.
For more information on the full breadth of services
available from Dawson & Associates, please click here.
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2009/sep/26/chartered-surveyor
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