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18 Years
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Chartered Surveyors in London & Essex | Southview Surveyors
Southview Surveyors is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors and Valuers regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Established in 2008, we specialise in property valuation, residential and commercial surveys, and energy performance certification across London, Essex, and the South East. Our team of RICS-registered professionals brings decades of combined experience in delivering precise market valuations, detailed defect reports, and lease extension negotiations. We adhere strictly to RICS standards, ensuring clients receive accurate, legally compliant assessments tailored to their needs.Our services cater to private individuals, lending institutions, housing associations, and commercial clients. With a focus on transparency and client satisfaction, we offer rapid turnaround times, clear communication, and expert guidance throughout the property transaction process. Our testimonials highlight our commitment to professionalism, with clients praising our responsiveness, technical expertise, and ability to meet tight deadlines. We maintain offices in Grays, Hadleigh, and London, serving a diverse clientele with consistent quality and reliability.
Services
Valuation Reports
Energy Performance Certificates
Homebuyer Survey Level 2
Lease Extension Valuations
Commercial Valuations
Help to Buy Valuations
Shared Ownership Valuations
Property Investor Valuations
Specific Defect Reports
Probate Valuations
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Our team has over 20 years of combined experience in property valuation.
- We offer rapid turnaround times for urgent valuations and surveys.
- Our services cover London, Essex, and the wider South East region.
- We provide detailed, legally compliant reports with clear client guidance.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Great communication
Fast service
Very professional
Excellent customer service
Highly recommend
Services
Valuation Reports
Our RICS-registered valuers deliver accurate market valuations for residential and commercial properties. We analyse current market conditions, property characteristics, and comparable sales to determine fair market value. Clients receive detailed reports compliant with RICS standards, supporting mortgage applications, probate, tax planning, and property transactions.
Energy Performance Certificates
We produce legally required EPCs for property sales and rentals, assessing energy efficiency and suggesting improvements. Our accredited assessors conduct site inspections, generate A-G ratings, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance energy performance, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
Homebuyer Survey Level 2
This intermediate-level RICS survey identifies significant defects and repair costs for standard properties. Our surveyors provide traffic-light ratings, legal considerations, and condition assessments to inform purchasing decisions, with follow-up consultations to clarify findings.
Lease Extension Valuations
We calculate premiums for lease extensions and negotiate with freeholders using RICS methodologies. Our reports detail valuation calculations, support tribunal applications if needed, and provide strategic advice to achieve fair outcomes for leaseholders.
Commercial Valuations
We assess commercial property values for investment, financing, or portfolio management. Our valuations consider market trends, rental income potential, and property condition, delivered in detailed reports compliant with RICS Red Book standards.
People
Naci Ettalini
Founding Partner
Naci founded Southview Surveyors in 2008 after working with major corporate firms. He specialises in RICS Home Surveys, Help to Buy valuations, and EPCs, bringing over 20 years of property industry expertise.
James OCallaghan
Associate Surveyor
James is an AssocRICS Surveyor with over 10 years of experience in domestic energy assessments and valuations. He supports private and corporate clients with RICS-compliant reports and EPC services.
Donna Ettalini
Business Operations Manager
Donna oversees daily operations and client relations at Southview Surveyors. With 17 years in banking, she manages accounts and ensures seamless service delivery for private and corporate clients.
Molly Purkis
Office Administrator
Molly handles bookings, client queries, and administrative support, ensuring efficient operations. She provides direct assistance to surveyors and maintains smooth workflow processes.
Horace Blackburn
Chartered Surveyor
Horace has over 35 years of experience in valuations and expert witness reports. He specialises in CPR Part 35 reports, commercial valuations, and lease extensions, serving London and the Home Counties.
Questions
What services do Southview Surveyors offer?
We provide RICS Home Surveys, property valuations, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), lease extension valuations, and commercial property assessments across London and the South East.
What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
An EPC rates a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and suggests improvements to enhance energy performance, valid for 10 years.
How quickly can you complete a valuation?
We offer rapid turnaround times, often delivering reports within 24-48 hours, depending on the service type and urgency.
Are your surveyors RICS-registered?
Yes, all our surveyors are RICS-registered professionals with extensive experience in property valuation and defect analysis.
Do you handle lease extension valuations?
Yes, we provide lease extension valuations and negotiate with freeholders to determine fair premiums based on RICS standards.
Can I get a valuation for mortgage purposes?
Yes, we conduct secured lending valuations for high street banks, building societies, and private lenders to support mortgage applications.
