Chartex

Chartex operates as a firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors, specialising in both residential and commercial property consultancy. The company provides a range of surveying services, leveraging a combination of national contacts and extensive local knowledge. Chartex primarily serves clients in and around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, with a particular focus on areas such as Belper, the Peak District, Sheffield, and Loughborough. The firm also extends its coverage to residential and commercial properties in Cornwall, demonstrating a broad geographic reach across key regions of the UK.

Every survey undertaken by Chartex is carried out by an experienced Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), ensuring professional reporting and expert guidance for clients. The firm is regulated by RICS, adhering to the institution's Rules of Conduct for Firms, which mandates high standards in areas such as staff training, professional indemnity insurance, complaints handling, and the security of client funds. In the residential sector, Chartex offers a comprehensive suite of RICS-regulated surveys designed to provide clients with detailed insights into property conditions. These services include RICS Level 3 Building Surveys, which offer an in-depth analysis of a property's structure and condition, and RICS Level 2 Homebuyers Reports, providing a concise overview of significant defects and urgent issues.

The company also conducts various RICS Valuations, encompassing general market valuations, Target Help to Buy valuations, Shared Ownership, Staircasing Loans, Probate, HMRC, and Pensions valuations. Chartex prides itself on providing independent advice, acting solely for the client without conflicts of interest, and delivering comprehensive reports that detail any defects or concerns that could influence a purchase decision. The firm's approach to residential surveys often combines aspects of RICS Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 reports to offer the most comprehensive assessment possible. Chartex's commercial property services cover a wide array of requirements for various property types.

The firm handles all aspects of commercial property, including general surveys, valuations, and dilapidations. A notable area of expertise for Chartex is in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The company possesses significant experience, local knowledge, and valuation resources related to HMO properties, offering services such as bricks and mortar valuations, commercial (investment or yield) valuations, and building surveys that include advice on HMO standards. This specialisation in HMOs is particularly relevant to the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector, as many student housing developments operate under HMO regulations or share similar characteristics regarding multi-occupancy and investment considerations.

Chartex provides essential surveying and valuation support for landlords and investors in this segment, assisting with the assessment of property condition, compliance, and investment viability. The firm also advises on dilapidations for both landlords and tenants, preparing schedules of defects, negotiating settlements, and assessing potential liabilities for leasehold interests. Beyond standard residential and commercial services, Chartex offers specialised expertise in several niche areas. The company is proficient in dealing with Listed Buildings, with its principal, Hugh Broadbent, possessing direct experience in living in and restoring Grade II and Grade II* listed properties, as well as managing works on Heritage Listed Mills.

This background provides the firm with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements associated with historic and non-standard constructions. Chartex also provides essential services related to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for both commercial and residential buildings, a crucial requirement for any sale or letting. Furthermore, the firm prepares Lease Plans and offers Expert Witness services, accepting both single expert witness appointments from one party and jointly instructed appointments. Hugh Broadbent, a Residential and Commercial Surveyor, holds qualifications as an RICS Chartered Building Surveyor, RICS Registered Valuer, and RICS Expert Witness Cert, among others, underpinning the firm's diverse capabilities.

Chartex is committed to delivering a highly rated service, ensuring direct contact with the RICS Chartered Surveyor who conducts the survey. The company emphasises clear and easy-to-understand reports, often supplemented with photographs to illustrate findings. Chartex maintains a policy against cold calling, ensuring that client engagement is initiated through direct inquiries or referrals. The firm's operational standards are further highlighted by its use of advanced technology and professional reporting methods, coupled with expert follow-up support and guidance.

This client-centric approach, combined with adherence to RICS regulations, aims to provide reliable and professional surveying services across its areas of operation.