Before you commit to using any property expert, ensure you keep these points in mind....
Always check their fees, and not just how they will be charged, but when they will expect payment- in stages, on results, if they'll get a bonus for coming in on budget, or for meeting the completion target, and if they'll accept a penalty for finishing the job late.
Find out if they can get you materials at trade discounts to enhance the value of you employing them.
Always ask to see examples of other recent projects- and if possible, speak to previous clients for their opinion.
Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects (020 7580 5533) www.riba.org
Architect Search (0870 4163378) www.archsearch.co.uk
Interior Designers
The British Interior Design Association (020 7349 0800) www.bida.org
Project Managers
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (0870 333 1600) www.rics.org
Removals Managers
British Association of Removers (01923 699480) www.removers.org.uk
Abels (01842 816600) www.abels.co.uk
UK Removal (0800 032 3017) www.uk-removal.co.uk
Home stagers
HomeStagers (0800 542 8952) www.homestagers.co.uk
