What to expect from the Surveyor's visit
For the Mutual Exchange Team to make a decision about your application for exchange, one of Nottingham City Council’s Building Surveyor’s will inspect your home. The inspection should take approximately one hour.
The inspection will cover:
- Damage to fixtures and fittings which are the tenant's responsibility
- Any alterations that have been made to the property
- Non-standard fixtures and fittings installed in the property
- Any mobility or lifestyle adaptions
- An assessment of the condition of your garden and outbuildings
- An assessment of any outstanding repairs
- A visual Inspection of electrical fittings and sockets
- The overall condition of the property including the external structure
During the inspection the surveyor will take photographs of the property and landlord fixtures both externally and internally.
What you should to do to prepare for your inspection:
- Please make sure the surveyor can access all parts of your home, including your loft
- Make sure that pictures and mirrors can be removed from the walls if required
- Make sure that all doors and windows can be accessed and opened and closed
- Make sure that gardens and outbuildings are maintained and free of rubbish
- Make sure all outstanding repairs have been reported
Once we've received the surveyor’s report a member of the Mutual Exchange team will contact you to discuss any matters that may prevent your application from proceeding.
If you need any further information on this inspection please email the Mutual Exchange Officer
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