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Chartered Surveyors in Bournemouth & Poole | AK Property Consultants
AK Property Consultants is a modern firm of Chartered Surveyors established by Karl Charalambous, a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial property surveying. Our firm specialises in delivering comprehensive building surveys, valuations, and expert witness reports across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. We pride ourselves on providing independent, high-quality services directly to clients without affiliations to estate agents or third-party panels, ensuring transparency and client-focused outcomes.Our expertise spans defect analysis, dilapidation assessments, lease extensions, and statutory relief advice, supported by a commitment to timely and cost-effective solutions. With a client base ranging from private individuals to public sector organisations, we combine technical proficiency with personalised service to meet diverse property needs.
Services
Expert Witness Reports
Homebuyer Reports
Full Building Surveys
Valuations
Commercial Building Surveys
Dilapidation Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of direct surveying experience with Chartered Surveyor oversight.
- Our clients benefit from direct communication with the surveyor handling their case.
- We guarantee no commissions or third-party affiliations for transparent service delivery.
- All instructions are completed within strict timescales, often within 24 hours.
- Our reports include detailed photographic evidence and clear remedial cost estimates.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Prompt survey
Detailed report
Expert advice
Thorough analysis
Timely service
Services
Expert Witness Reports
Our expert witness reports provide impartial, court-compliant assessments for property disputes. These reports include detailed defect analysis, photographic evidence, and cost estimates for remedial works. Clients benefit from our Chartered Surveyor's expertise in producing clear, legally sound documentation for single joint expert or partly appointed expert roles.
Homebuyer Reports
Homebuyer reports offer comprehensive property condition assessments with 24-hour turnaround. Each report includes market valuation, defect analysis, and photographic documentation. We provide direct consultation to explain findings, ensuring clients understand potential costs and risks before property purchase.
Full Building Surveys
Full building surveys deliver in-depth analysis of property condition, including hidden defects and maintenance requirements. Surveys completed within 48 hours include detailed cost estimates, photographic evidence, and prioritised repair recommendations. Ideal for older properties or those requiring significant renovations.
Commercial Building Surveys
Commercial surveys assess property condition and value for business premises. Services include pre-acquisition assessments, schedules of condition, and defect analysis. We provide photographic schedules and statutory relief advice to support commercial property transactions and lease negotiations.
Dilapidation Assessments
Dilapidation assessments evaluate property condition for lease terminations or renewals. We prepare detailed reports to negotiate settlements and determine repair liabilities. Our services include pre-occupation assessments and statutory relief advice to protect landlords' and tenants' interests.
People
Karl Charalambous
Director & Chartered Surveyor
Karl Charalambous is a Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years' experience in residential and commercial property assessments. He specialises in building defects, valuations, and lease extension negotiations across Dorset and Hampshire.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide expert witness reports, homebuyer surveys, full building surveys, commercial property assessments, and dilapidation advice.
How quickly can you complete a survey?
Most homebuyer reports are completed within 24 hours, with full building surveys delivered in 48 hours.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire, with offices in Bournemouth and the New Forest.
Are your surveyors qualified?
Our director Karl Charalambous is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS member with over 25 years' experience.
Can you handle urgent requests?
We accommodate urgent instructions with 12-hour turnaround options depending on workload availability.
Reviews (4)
Donna Marshallsay
Nov 07, 2021
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I had a homebuyers report completed by Karl and was more detailed than a full building survey i had a few years ago so certainly got value for money and put my mind at rest with the purchase.
Julie Noyce
Oct 15, 2021
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Karl has an excellent eye for detail; allowing him to produce thorough and comprehensive reports on any property, which are clear and easy to follow. He will chat with you on the phone about the report, making sure you understand which issues are costly and urgent, and which ones are not a big deal. This is important because it can feel overwhelming to look at a long list of potential problems. He puts us at ease every time and we have 100% confidence in his work. As investors, my husband and I have used his services at least 6 times in the last two years. Twice we have walked away from a purchase
Lindsey Bryant
May 10, 2019
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I have used Karl twice and thoroughly recommend him. I recently had a survey in the morning and a 30 page report through by late afternoon. His communication is excellent, he discusses everything in length with you and is highly trustworthy.
H. G. Froud & Son
Nov 23, 2017
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Fantastic surveyor. Karl was efficient and knowledgeable. Helped us a lot with our property. Highly Recommended
