From Paul Shaverin FRICS FISVA, ISVA Council Member The 2020 judgement in Hart v Large was of enormous significance to surveyors undertaking survey and valuation work. The case subsequently went to the Court of Appeal and its decision has recently…
The new ISVA HomeSurvey Report For the last year, the ISVA HomeSurvey working group has been busy updating the report template and supporting documents to meet the new RICS Home Survey Standard. It has been very challenging work, particularly during…
ell, what a year. Got going up to March and stopped. Then overnight, in May, the floodgates opened and for many of us we hit the ground running and have not stopped running since. No doubt everyone is looking forward…
Ian Vicary, Chairman of the ISVA, has recently been asked about valuation uncertainty during the continuing Coronavirus pandemic and has provided the following wording as an example of what could be used in Valuation Reports: Market commentary Market conditions within the…
New RICS Homesurvey Standards A message from RICS, in reference to their new RICS Homesurvey standards: Many of our surveyors are now prioritising their response to the currently COVID-19 pandemic and upheaval caused by rolling lockdowns, alongside working in a…
Tom Littler FRICS FISVA, member of ISVA Council, has drawn the following article to the attention of ISVA members. The article supports earlier advice from PI insurance broker, Fraser Miller, that Form EWS1 work is best avoided as it has…
Members carrying out Valuation work should be aware of the advice reproduced below. We are grateful to Fraser Miller Ltd for drawing attention to this issue. IMPORTANT NOTICE - PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY VALUATION RESTRICTION The RICS has advised that Valuers should value…
From Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman It seems to me from various queries made by members that there is some confusion about what choices, if any, are available to surveyors for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Obviously RICS has encouraged most of…
From Linda Cooke, ISVA Office We have received further advice from ISVA Accountants, Joshua Leigh & Co and hope that members will find it useful. Please see below for updates on: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme / Furloughing Employees Self-Employment Income…
From Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman In the light of the UK Government’s easing of some restrictions from 13 May, ISVA has drafted a Covid-19 Health & Safety Policy to assist members. The Policy forms part of the risk assessment and…
Written by Ian Vicary, ISVA Chairman, and edited / supported by Richard Hulls (former Chair and ISVA council member) Further to my recent email on this subject, I am aware that, generally, corporate-style firms have stopped inspections, perhaps only drive-bys!…
From Linda Cooke, ISVA Records & Administration The following business updates may be of interest and assistance. Please note that the advice was provided to the ISVA and not to its individual members. You should seek independent advice from your…