New process agreed for valuation of high-rise buildings

New process agreed for valuation of high-rise buildings

16:18 PM, 17th December 2019, About 4 years ago

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RICS, the BSA and UK Finance have agreed a new industry-wide process to be used by valuers, lenders, building owners and fire safety experts in the valuation of high-rise properties.

The new External Wall Fire Review process will require a fire safety assessment to be conducted by a suitably qualified and competent professional delivering assurance for lenders, valuers, residents, buyers and sellers. The Review has been developed through extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders including fire engineers, lenders, valuers, and other cross industry representatives. Only one assessment will be needed for each building and this will be valid for five years.

Charlie Blagbrough, BSA Policy Manager said: “This new industry process is the result of substantial consultation across the housing industry and Government. It takes into account the range of external wall materials that are in use on apartment buildings and will now be used industry-wide. Ensuring the safety and security of those selling, purchasing and living in high-rise homes remains paramount. However, we expect that this new process will instil confidence to enable surveyors to value, lenders to lend, and ultimately keep the high-rise property market flowing.”

John Baguley, RICS Tangible Assets Valuation Director said: “RICS have worked with stakeholders across industry and MHCLG, to jointly create a standardised approach between valuers and lenders that will ease current issues in the high rise property market. To unclog areas of the market, a qualified and experienced fire safety expert will be appointed by the building owner to provide a report on the buildings cladding, and associated wall system, as an additional part of the valuation process. This will ensure safety, and will also ultimately allow the high rise property market to function properly.”

Matthew Jupp, UK Finance Policy Manager said: “The independent valuation has a key role to play in the home-buying process, helping to deliver assurance to all parties involved that a property is both safe and secure. The External Wall Fire Review is an industry-wide initiative that will further support the buying and selling of homes in this section of the market.”


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