Business Details
Trusted Property Surveyors in the North East of England
Airey Paul has been delivering expert property consultancy services across the North East of England for over three decades. As a RICS-regulated firm, we combine extensive industry expertise with in-depth local knowledge to provide comprehensive property solutions for both private and professional clients. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to upholding the highest standards set by our governing institutions, ensuring exceptional service quality in every project. We specialise in RICS-compliant surveys and valuations, including Help to Buy reports, Expert Witness assessments, matrimonial valuations, and inheritance tax property evaluations. Our services extend to SIPP and SSAS pension scheme valuations, as well as discreet property brokering for off-market transactions. With a strong focus on transparency and client satisfaction, we maintain fully insured operations while delivering tailored advice that meets legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.Our team's combined experience includes working with major financial institutions and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings. We pride ourselves on offering clear, evidence-based reports that support clients through property purchases, disputes, and estate planning matters. Our commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through active participation in RICS forums and continuous adherence to evolving industry standards. Operating from our North East base, we serve Tyne & Wear, Durham, Teesside, Northumberland, and North Yorkshire with the same dedication to accuracy and client care that has defined our practice since its establishment.
Services
RICS Surveys
Help to Buy Reports
Expert Witness Reports
Matrimonial Valuations
Inheritance Tax Valuations
SIPP Reports
Property Broker Services
Highlights and features
- Chartered surveyors with over 30 years of unrivalled experience
- Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Local expertise covering North East England's property market
- Transparent fees with no hidden charges
- Fully insured professional services
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Excellent service
Very friendly and professional
Great quality service
Highly recommend
Completed within timeframe
Services
RICS Surveys
Our RICS-compliant property surveys provide comprehensive assessments of residential and commercial properties across the North East. Using standardised reporting formats, we identify structural risks and maintenance issues to support informed purchasing decisions. Clients receive detailed condition reports with clear valuation insights that meet mortgage lender requirements and help negotiate fair property prices.
Help to Buy Reports
We deliver time-sensitive Help to Buy valuations required for government equity loan staircasing and repayments. Our RICS-registered valuers ensure full compliance with Target HCA guidelines, providing accurate property assessments that facilitate smooth transaction processes for homeowners and lenders across the North East region.
Expert Witness Reports
Our court-compliant expert witness reports support property-related legal proceedings with impartial, evidence-based assessments. Prepared in accordance with legal protocols, these reports assist in resolving disputes through clear analysis and professional testimony when required by civil, family, or property tribunals.
Matrimonial Valuations
We provide independent property valuations for divorce and separation cases, ensuring fair asset division through accurate market assessments. Our RICS-registered valuers maintain strict impartiality while delivering sensitive, court-accepted reports that support legal negotiations and judicial decisions.
Inheritance Tax Valuations
HMRC-compliant inheritance tax valuations help executors determine accurate property values for probate purposes. Our RICS-registered valuers produce detailed reports that meet tax authority requirements, providing clear market value assessments that support estate administration and tax calculations.
People
Paul Airey
Director and Chartered Surveyor
With over 30 years' experience in residential and commercial property valuation across the North East, Paul is a RICS-registered valuer who has worked with major banks and acted as expert witness in valuation disputes. He contributes to RICS forums and manages the firm's surveying practice.
James Clark Doyle
Consultant
James brings 10 years' experience in real estate management and urban planning, holding academic qualifications from the University College of Estate Management and Newcastle University. He specialises in Help to Buy valuations, court reports, and pension fund assessments while pursuing a PhD in Urban Planning.
Questions
What RICS-regulated services do you offer?
We provide RICS-compliant surveys, property valuations, expert witness reports, matrimonial assessments, inheritance tax evaluations, SIPP/SSAS pension scheme valuations, and property brokering services across the North East.
Are your valuations HMRC-compliant?
Yes, our inheritance tax property valuations meet HMRC requirements and our Help to Buy reports follow Target HCA guidelines, ensuring official recognition for tax and equity loan purposes.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout the North East of England including Tyne & Wear, Durham, Teesside, Northumberland, and North Yorkshire for all our surveying and valuation services.
Can you handle legal property disputes?
Our expert witness reports and valuations comply with legal protocols for court proceedings, providing impartial evidence to resolve property disputes efficiently and professionally.
How quickly can you complete a survey?
We prioritise time-sensitive instructions, with standard surveys typically completed within 24-48 hours while maintaining rigorous RICS compliance and detailed reporting standards.
Reviews (6)
Laura Gamblin
May 24, 2022
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I was recommended Paul Airey by a friend. Found to be very helpful and professional, especially Emma; nothing was too much trouble. Very friendly and approachable Would highly recommend!
Rachel Norline Smith
May 12, 2022
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Contacted on two occasions to book a home buyers survey and told each time that someone would get back to me as soon as possible. Never heard anything back a week later so ended up just going elsewhere.
Charlotte Thompson
Jul 24, 2021
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I really struggled to find a Company that could help me with a RICS valuation related to a previous HomeBuy Direct scheme. Finding Paul Airey in a google search, I called and spoke to someone called James who was super helpful. He was very knowledgable around this subject and I was able to get this sorted within days of enquiring. He was experienced, prompt, very polite and professional and that was a definite breath of fresh air after having to deal with various companies and getting nowhere. Highly recommend this Company for your Homebuy Direct RICS valuation, and they are also great value for money.
Carl Symes
Jun 21, 2021
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Paul and his team have been amazing throughout my dealings with them. Within a week they were able to write and send out a help to buy valuation report, which other companies quoted several weeks for the same service. Excellent service and great value! Thank you.
Danny Usvat
May 16, 2021
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Great experience with the evaluation. James booked us in for an evalution the next day after having a call with us. Report took a few days to arrive and was very detailed and fair. James listened to everything we had to say and did an excellent job! Very polite and prompt to reply. Would definitely recommend!
Robin Linton
Apr 30, 2021
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Do yourself a favour and avoid. Questioned the integrity of my financial advisor, myself, cancelled the night before for a 9am appointment. Decided they wanted to do a remote appointment referencing Covid and that the person managing the booking had only been told the night before they could do it remotely to then be told they've been doing them for nearly a year, so it wasn't new information or procedure. Asked them for the documentation stating they could do a remote valuation for help to buy to be told it was for their attention only. Shocking service for working people with young families. Learnt afterwards neighbour had similar poor experience.
