Is Property Surveying the Right Career For You?

Simon Levy Associates • 7 September 2022
Commercial Property

Have you been thinking about taking up a career in property surveying? If the answer is yes, then you need to know what to expect, and what kind of person the industry needs. It’s difficult to explain exactly what makes a good surveyor, but in this article we’re going to look at some of the key things you need in order to succeed here. We’re also going to look at why it can be a fantastic career choice, so keep reading if you would like to find out more.

 

Valued On The Market

The first thing that you need to know about being a surveyor is that it is a valued profession. People are always going to be buying property, so you are always going to be needed in one capacity or another. As such, it is a very valued profession, and can rake in quite a lot of money the higher you climb up the corporate ladder.  

Surveying is never short in demand. There is always going to be someone who needs your services whether this is for their business or for purchasing a residential property. This is one of the few industries where your job is relatively secure.

 

You Have A Keen Eye For Detail

You are going to need to have a keen eye for detail if you are going to make it as a surveyor. Surveyors need to be able to notice the tiniest of things that other people would glance over and not think twice about. Sometimes, the truth about a property is hidden in the smaller details, which is why you need to be able to notice them. It’s important that when you are looking around the property, you are looking at everything. Make a note of the more obvious issues or potential issues, as well as the ones that others would easily miss. You have to see what others cannot see if you want to succeed here.

 

You Want To Help People

Property surveying might be the right career for you if you want to help people. We know that people typically think of doctors or nurses when it comes to helping people, but surveying is important too. Surveying is the difference between someone paying a lot of money for a home that is not worth it due to structural issues, and other things that need to be fixed, and not. As such, surveyors help people to make the right choices when it comes to purchasing property, saving people a fortune in some cases.

 

Hopefully, you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you should be considering if you are hoping to pursue a career in property surveying. The last thing that you need is to spend your time training for something that it turns out isn’t for you, but if it is, then it’s a fantastic career choice. We wish you the very best of luck, and hope that you make the choice that suits you the best.

 

For expert chartered building surveyors in Borehamwood, Watford and Greater London, Simon Levy is your number one choice.

 

Contact us today for more information.

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