Watsons & Public Sector

In today’s property landscape, a survey or valuation can hold immense importance for Public Sector portfolios. 

Working with Public Sector

At Watsons, we understand that public sector portfolios feature diverse properties from
residential, through to leisure facilities and listed buildings, which presents many challenges.

With our comprehensive experience as a highly qualified chartered surveying firm, we offer unrivalled local knowledge in all of our surveys and valuations, across a range of residential and commercial properties. 

We take pride in offering a personal and tailored service to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client.

In today’s property landscape, a survey or valuation can hold immense importance for your property portfolio. Through a collaborative effort, we aim to deliver you an unparalleled service.

We provide a cost-effective solution, alongside highly accurate surveys and valuations. We understand the importance of efficient communication and intelligent reporting, ensuring you have the essential information you need to make informed decisions with confidence and ease.

We support you every step of the way. Together, our goal is to support you and your needs seamlessly, creating a winning scenario for all involved.

RICS Qualified

All of our surveyors are RICS qualified and Registered Valuers with the following qualifications: FRICS (Fellow), MRICS (Member), AssocRICS (Associate).

Asset Disposal Valuation

A disposal valuation refers to an inspection carried out to determine the value of a property at which it should be sold or disposed of.

Desktop Valuation

A desktop or remote valuation refers to an inspection that is conducted using information accessible via online platforms and does not require the surveyor to physically attend the property at any stage.

Capital Gains Tax Valuation

For public sector, well-versed in tax regulations, our valuation service ensures accuracy and compliance with the tax code. Whether it’s assessing the value of an investment property or providing expert insights to optimise tax strategies, we are equipped to deliver precise valuations tailored to specific needs

Commercial Valuations

Watsons can offer you commercial valuations for acquisitions, sales, and lettings, secured lending purposes, balance sheets, taxation, development appraisals, compulsory purchase, matrimonial and partnership purposes, pension fund valuations, and expert witness work.

Development Land Valuation

Land can be a valuable commodity, especially if there is an interest in developing it into housing. There are a few best practice steps in preparing to value land for development that can help both landowners and developers maximise value and minimise risk.

Energy Assessment Including Retrofitting

Our energy assessment and retrofitting service offer professional surveyors who specialise in evaluating the energy efficiency of buildings and providing recommendations to improve your energy performance.

Help to Buy

If the Help To Buy scheme has been used and the property is now being considered for sale, remortgage, or start repaying the loan, then a RICS-regulated valuation is required.

Shared Ownership

Whether a shared ownership property and is selling or staircasing, we are here to help with the required valuations.

Expert Witness Report

We are often appointed as an Expert Witness to provide impartial professional opinion where a dispute has arisen between two parties. We are experienced in undertaking these and are familiar with reports addressed to the court if required, when a litigation claim is being pursued.

Insurance Reinstatement Valuation

A reinstatement valuation is the estimated amount for which a home or building should be insured and the cost associated with its reinstatement should the property be destroyed (in a fire, for example).

Schedule of Conditions Survey

Often it’s essential for you to have a detailed snapshot of their property’s condition at a specific moment in time, whether residential or commercial in purpose. These invaluable records are commonly referred to as ‘Schedules of Condition.’

Right to Buy Valuation

A Right To Buy Valuation from an independent RICS Registered Valuer allows clients to check if the Landlord’s valuation is a fair and accurate one. As independent, RICS Surveyors, our reports can be used to challenge the Landlord’s offer, if that is necessary.

Lease Extension Valuation

As proud ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) members, Watsons are excellently positioned to aid with any Leasehold extension proposals.

Specific Defect Survey

We have extensive experience and expertise in identifying and remedying building defects in a wide range of commercial and residential buildings

RICS Home Survey Level 1

This service is designed for your clients (buyers, sellers, and owners) seeking a professional and objective report on the condition of their property at an economic price.

RICS Home Survey Level 2

This service is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion at an economic price. It is, therefore, less comprehensive than a Home Survey Level 3 service.

RICS Home Survey Level 3

This level of service is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion based on a detailed assessment of the property.

Watsons Bespoke Survey

A Watsons Bespoke Building Survey is our most indepth report and includes details of the structure and fabric of the building. Also, useful if there are numerous outbuildings.

Portfolio Valuation

Our property portfolio valuation service provides clients with professional and accurate assessments of their investment portfolios

Planned Preventative Maintenance Survey

Our Planned Preventative Maintenance Survey isn’t just a routine check; it’s the best safeguard of long-term efficiency and value for your properties.

External & Internal Inspection Valuation

This valuation uses the same valuation tools as a Desktop Valuation, which includes a full review of comparable properties.

Retrospective Valuation

A Retrospective Valuation is a valuation of the property at a date that pre-dates the Surveyor’s inspection. The valuation will provide the customer with an accurate price at the specified date in time.

RICS Red Book Valuation

The ‘Red Book’ is the name given to the RICS’s Valuation Professional Standards. Published every 2 or 3 years, the valuation standards are a set of mandatory rules and guidelines for RICS Registered Valuers to follow when they are undertaking valuations.

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Client Partnership Programme

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How to Create Account

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PLEASE NOTE

Our Offices Will Be Closed Over the Festive Period From the 25th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025​

For out of hours contact/emergencies please see information below:

  • For Tenants/Landlords – Please call our main lettings number – 01603 751555 – and follow the instructions. These instructions will provide you with an out of hours contact number, plus the number of an emergency plumber.
  • For Leaseholders – Please call our main Block & Estate Management number – 01603 226500 – and follow the prompts. Listed are numbers for various contractors, depending on the type of emergency.

From all of us at Watsons, - Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!​