There is a comprehensive range of services that can be provided by A M Associates and these will help you answer questions you may have concerning property or building related matters, or may help also to resolve problems:

1. Building Surveys and Due Diligence – If you are acquiring an interest in a property, be it purchasing for your own occupation or as an investment or taking a Lease of a commercial building - then you may need to know what the condition of the property is like and whether you have any repairing obligations to adhere to.
   
   We will carry out a pre-acquisition inspection or building survey; provide you with the appropriate advice of the nature of the building that you are proposing to occupy or own and any defects that are readily apparent and remedial solutions.
2. Party Wall Matters – You want to carry out building works or your neighbour wants to carry out building works and has served you with a Party Structure or a similar Notice under the Party Wall Act and in such circumstances you may require the services of A M Associates to act as your Surveyor to protect your rights under the Party Wall Act and to ensure that either yours or your neighbours property is damaged by the works.
   
   Party Wall procedure can be complicated depending upon the particular scenario and, therefore, it is best to discuss with A M Associates your own particular circumstances.
3. Dilapidations – Whether you own a commercial property as the Landlord or whether you occupy as a Tenant, at the end of the Lease there may be dilapidations which are the Tenant’s obligation to repair the property and to hand it back to the Landlord in good condition. The extent of these repairing obligations varies from Lease to Lease and property to property.
   
   However, the subject of dilapidations involves Surveyors inspecting a building or premises and compiling a Schedule detailing the items of disrepair, which either can be remedied by carry out the works or by way of offering monitory compensation. Surveyors are involved in the negotiations which include the extent of liability of dilapidations and cost of remedial works.
   
   A M Associates have a particular skill in the field of dilapidations and as each property and Lease terms vary, again your particular circumstances should be discussed with A M Associates.
4. Building Insurance Valuations (Reinstatement Cost Assessments) – All buildings need to be insured so that in the event of damage occurring, there is sufficient insurance cover to enable reinstatement of the property.
   
   Insurers expect property owners and occupiers with responsibility to insure that the sum for which they are insuring the building is adequate for the purposes of reinstatement.
   
   A M Associates are able to identify the nature of construction of a building and by using appropriate cost information services, re-instatement cost assessment for insurance purposes can be prepared.
   
   It is, of course, well known that if properties are under insured and they suffer a loss or damage, then insurers may not be willing to re-instate or reimburse the owner or occupier the full cost of re-instatement. It is therefore essential to get properties insured for the right amount.
5. Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution Services – Andrew Mazin has considerable experience in the field of dispute resolution and acting as an Expert Witness.
   
   He has appeared as an Expert Witness in a number of situations and acting for a variety of parties. Evidence has been given in Court hearings and at other types of Tribunals.
   
   His experience and qualification has resulted in his acceptance as a Member of the Academy of Experts and similar organisations.