Surveying the surveyors.

Hollis, M.

Surveying the surveyors. - 1999 - Structural Survey 17(2) 1999, 65-73(9) .

Presents research for the Dispatches programme which questioned the standard of residential surveys. Ten surveyors examined the same house in controlled circumstances using the Homebuyer report. Only one surveyor identified all of the three key defects that existed in the property. Recommends changes to training and guidance.


RESIDENTIAL SURVEYS
RICS HOMEBUYER SURVEY AND VALUATION
SURVEYORS
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS