With a team of dedicated chartered surveyors specialising in the inspection of residential properties, we are recognised nationally as a dominant force in the valuation of residential properties. Our position on the panel of all major lending institutions means that we are able to serve the needs of our customers by delivering mortgage valuation reports to all main lenders. read more

Rather than a survey, a mortgage valuation is a limited report used to guide lenders in the value of the property for loan purposes only. Whenever a house buyer arranges a mortgage, their mortgage lender will commission a surveyor to provide a basic mortgage valuation on the property to ensure that it is worth the amount the house buyer is seeking to borrow. As this valuation is not a full survey, it will not to go into any detail about the state of the property. read more

A Scheme 2 survey is a more detailed report than a mortgage valuation. Under a Scheme 2 survey, a chartered surveyor will undertake a thorough inspection of the property so that any defects that might not be identified in a mortgage valuation report will be noted. Our Scheme 2 report and valuation is in a standard format designed specifically as an economical survey and as a cost effective way to minimise risk.  read more

The Home Report gives prospective purchasers more information on the condition of the house. It is commissioned and paid for by the vendor before marketing and it is made available to prospective purchasers. The purchasers’ lender can obtain a transcription report from the Single Survey surveyor, provided that they are on their panel and can comply with their lending policy.  Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are on all lender panels. read more

An Energy Report is required for every residential property for sale in the UK - our Team of Chartered Surveyors are ready to help.

What is an Energy Report?
An EPC is essentially a document which states the energy efficiency of a building showing carbon dioxide ratings in bandings from A to G, with A being the least polluting and G being the most. read more

This is a very detailed report. The surveyor will examine closely the structure and condition of the building and in some cases may recommend specialist reports for drainage, electrical systems, central heating and timber infestations. Whilst some restrictions may still exist to prevent inspection, within limitations, the survey will be complete. The inspection may take several hours and involve some limited disturbance of the building itself. read more

We employ more than 50 surveyors across the main cities and regional conurbations of the UK and, from our purpose built central operation centre in Nottingham, we handle hundreds of instructions per day, providing clients with mortgage valuations, home condition reports, building surveys and other services. read more