


Get a quote for your St James property survey
If you are buying a property in St James and would like to arrange a survey you can contact some or all of the surveyors listed to obtain a quotation. We have listed only independent local surveyors that have considerable experience in their field and that are familiar with St James. We would recommend contacting 2 or 3 from the list. Try clicking through to their websites to see which ones would be most suitable for your purpose.
What type of property survey should you have?
If you are taking out a mortgage the lender will insist upon carrying out a valuation inspection. Although you will bear the cost of this it is just a valuation for the lender's purposes and not a survey. The two most common types of property survey are an RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation, often referred to as a Homebuyer's Report and a Building Survey. The Homebuyer's Report will be suitable in most cases. The exceptions are properties that are more than 150 years old, that have been substantially altered or that have known structural problems. If any of these exceptions apply a Building Survey, previously known as a Full Structural survey, will be more appropriate.
For more detailed advice read our article "What type of survey should I have?".
Information on St JamesLocated in Central London, St James’s is in the City of Westminster and was first developed as a residential area in a series of grids surrounding St James’s Square.
There are a high percentage of commercial buildings commanding some of the highest rents in London but residential properties are available and popular with wealthy internationals and bankers. There is much to explore in this area with Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Horse Guard’s Parade and the cenotaph all within walking distance.
St James’s Park is the oldest and often said to be one of the most charming parks in London. One of the main attractions is the lake but the park also boasts its own allotment, which is open to visitors, and Inn in the Park is perfect for weekend brunch.
St James’s Park underground station is in zone 1 on the District and Circle lines and with all the tourist spots nearby buses are regular and far reaching.