Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Valuations UK Ltd’s  relationship with you in relation to this website.

The term "Valuations UK Ltd" or "us" or "we" refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 14 Lauriston Park, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2QL. Our company registration number is 03937626. The term "you" refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
  • All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
  • Unauthorised use of this website may give to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
  • From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
  • You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without Valuations UK Ltd’s  prior written consent.
  • Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England and Wales.

Subject to receipt of full and clear instructions ( including type of property & approx age) Valuations UK Ltd will, acting on your behalf instruct a local surveyor or specialist for any property in the mainland Britain and the Isle of Wight.

The site will confirm we have received the instruction, and  instructed a surveyor or specialist on the day your instruction is received (subject to receipt before 5.00pm)
When we receive an instruction it will be on the understanding that our terms and conditions have been accepted by you and in the event of a claim you understand we do not accept any responsibility for the report and the surveyor instructed accepts full responsibility for the inspection and the report and its contents.

The site inform you of the date and time of the appointment ( subject to access, the surveyor will attempt to make an appointment within 48 hours* of instruction date)

The site will keep you updated and keep you informed of any delays and the reason for them.

ALL REPORTS WILL BE COMPLETED TO SURVEYORS RICS RED BOOK STANDARDS

From our website you will receive the original report on line within 48 hours* of the inspection.  Let us know if you will need a hard copy or to save time you can print off the original report immediately it is available.

VALUATIONS UK LTD REQUIRE ALL SURVEYORS ON THEIR PANEL TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF £500,000 PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE FULL DETAILS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY IS INCLUDED IN THEIR LOGIN SO THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECEIVE WORK UNLESS WE HOLD UP TO DATE DETAILS.

By the surveyor or specialist accepting an instruction, you as a surveyor or specialist are accepting full liability for the inspection and any report you carry out.  As per our terms and conditions maintaining your professional indemnity insurance at all times for a minimum of £500,000. It is the surveyors or specialist’s responsibility not to accept work if the conditions of our terms and conditions are not kept.

Clause 5.0

Acts and Omissions of sub-contractors

We will not make any payment for any claim against you which is caused by a sub-contractor of yours unless there is a written contract between you and the sub-contractor which provides that:-

A It is subject to the laws of a legal system in the United Kingdom

B Any dispute which arises will be referred to a Court or Arbitration panel in the United Kingdom and

C The sub-contractor will indemnify you against any liability which you incur, in respect of:

1 Breach of duty of care:

2 Infringement of copyright or any other intellectual property rights:

3 Libel, slander or defamation:

4 breach of confidentiality:

5 breach of contract

Which is caused by (or contributed to by) anything which the sub-contractor does (or

fails to do) in the performance of the sub-contract.

D The sub-contractor maintains Professional Indemnity Insurance to at least the level held by you.

VALUATIONS UK LTD CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF THE INSPECTION AND OR THE REPORT.