Mock Questions

Question 1

In your case study you do not mention that a conflict of interest check was undertaken? Was one done? How did you do this?

Answer 1

1. Yes
2. I used my firm’s procedure:
   - Search TRAMPS to see if property or portfolio already on there
   - If not on there, then reasonable to assume firm had no previous involvement - can accept instruction
   - If on there, then contact partner(s) of relevant properties
   - Partner(s) will decide how to proceed
   - If no conflict of interest, then can accept instruction
   - If conflict of interest, partner(s) will refer matter to Advisory Board via Conflict of Interest Database
   - Once Advisory Board receive this notification they will decide how to proceed
   A) decline instruction
   B) accept instruction on basis of ‘informed consent’
   - If one or both clients express concern, firm declines new instruction
   - If both clients agree, this is confirmed in writing and can accept instruction
   - IT and Compliance Team may need to put Information Barriers in place on EFS to ensure correct procedures are followed

Question 2

You measured the unit on your inspection on 23rd Feb 2022 units NIA, what is the definition of Net Internal Area?

Answer 2

Net Internal Area is the usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level.

Question 3

What is the difference between IPMS 3 and NIA?

Answer 3

• Internal walls and columns: IPMS 3 = included, NIA = excluded
• Common Walls: IPMS 3 = centre line, NIA = IDF
• Areas less than 1.5m height: IPMS 3 = included but stated separately, NIA = excluded
• Enclosed walkways or passages: IPMS 3 = included, NIA = excluded where used solely as access

Question 4

Would any perimeter trunking be included or excluded in NIA?

Answer 4

Included

Question 5

What should be documented in your measurement report?

Answer 5

clearly documented with the following stated:
- Building use
- Standards used (IMPS 1,2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2)
- Method of measurement
- Tools used
- Unit of measurement
- Date of measurement
- Any on site verification of measurement

Question 6

What equipment did you use to measure?

Answer 6

Disto/laser

Question 7

How do you ensure the accuracy of your laser?

Answer 7

Send it back to manufacturer evert 12 months

Question 8

You mention that the tenant was holding over and no notices had been served under the 1954 act. What notices could have been served?

Answer 8

Section 25, 26, 27.