Surveys and valuations — breach of contract and negligence

Abstract

This paper reviews liabilities for surveys and valuations to both clients and third parties in terms of contract and non-contractual claims. It addresses the extentof losses for which valuers and surveyors can be responsible, and providessuggestions to avoid claims emphasising the provision of a quality service to theclient. The use of the term ‘surveyor’ in this paper is intended to refer toboth surveyors and valuers. © 2007 Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.