Real Estate Surveyor Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Real Estate Surveyor Do?
Real estate surveyors undertake research in order to assess the value of property for tax purposes. They investigate multiple properties at once, using accurate appraisal techniques. They provide their services usually to local and governmental bodies for taxation reasons.
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Property Law
The law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Real Estate Surveyor
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialProperty Law knowledge
The law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.
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EssentialReal Estate Market knowledge
The trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of residential properties and properties for business …
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EssentialTax Legislation knowledge
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
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EssentialAdvise On Property Value skill
Provide advise to those that own a property, professionals in real estate, or prospective clients in real estate on the current monetary value of a property, the potential of development …
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EssentialCollect Property Financial Information skill
Collect information concerning the previous transactions involving the property, such as the prices at which the property had been previously sold and the costs that went into renovations and repairs, …
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EssentialCompare Property Values skill
Obtain information on the value of properties comparable to a property which is in need of valuation in order to make more accurate appraisals and assessments, or to set or …
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EssentialExamine The Conditions Of Buildings skill
Monitor and assess the conditions of buildings in order to detect faults, structural problems, and damages. Assess general building cleanliness for grounds maintenance and real estate purposes.
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EssentialMaintain Relationships With Government Agencies skill
Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
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EssentialPerform Property Market Research skill
Research properties in order to assess their usefulness for real estate activities, using various methods such as media research and visitation of properties, and identify the potential profitability in the …
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EssentialProvide Information On Properties skill
Provide information on the positive and negative aspects of a property and the practicalities concerning any financial transactions or insurance procedures; such as location, composition of the property, renovation or …
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EssentialValue Properties skill
Examine and evaluate land and buildings in order to make valuations about their price.
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalGeographic Information Systems knowledge
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
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OptionalConcurrent Estate knowledge
The concept in property law which stipulates the rights and duties of two parties co-owning a property, and the various ways in which co-tenancy is possible.
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OptionalRisk Management knowledge
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, …
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OptionalQuality Assurance Procedures knowledge
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
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OptionalEnergy Performance Of Buildings knowledge
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.
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OptionalBuilding Codes knowledge
The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.
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OptionalCadastral Taxation knowledge
The taxation legislation concerning real estate and real property's metes-and-bounds of a community.
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OptionalObtain Financial Information skill
Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.
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OptionalPerform Risk Analysis skill
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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OptionalRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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OptionalCompile Appraisal Reports skill
Compile full reports of appraisals of properties, businesses, or other goods and services being appraised using all the data gathered during the appraisal and valuation process, such as financial history, …
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OptionalInspect Taxation Documents skill
Inspect files and documentation dealing with taxation cases to ensure no faulty or fraudulous activity is present, and to ensure the procedure is compliant with legislation.
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OptionalPerform Field Research skill
Participate in field research and evaluation of state and private lands and waters.
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OptionalResearch Taxation Procedures skill
Research the procedures which regulate taxation activities such as the procedures involved in the calculation of tax for organisations or individuals, the taxation handling and inspection process, and tax returns …
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