Surveyors and Valuers Accreditation:

Surveyors and Valuers Accreditation is an independent standard setting body for property practitioners who are members of the The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
The assurance that work is being undertaken to recognised levels of competence is important for the maintenance of public confidence. For surveyors and valuers to enjoy the benefits of describing themselves as 'SAVA Accredited', they are required to satisfy the rigorous criteria set by SAVA.
Customers and Clients of SAVA Accredited Surveyors not only have the assurance that their chosen practitioner has been assessed against the SAVA criteria, but that the work of that practitioner is subject to scrutiny and audit by SAVA whenever necessary. Loss of his/her accreditation can follow if work is not found to be up to the recognised SAVA standards.
As if this was not enough to maintain and build the public's confidence in their home buying exercise, SAVA is developing new products to add greater 'peace of mind' for those involved in buying a home. The first of these is the SAVA Approved 'Hidden Defects Insurance', which is only available to clients of SAVA Accredited Surveyors and Valuers. (A leaflet is available fully describing this exciting new product.)
Surveyors and Valuers perform a significant and valuable role in the complex process of home buying and selling by giving impartial and professional advice. The engagement of a SAVA Accredited surveyor and valuer gives the consumer the assurance that the necessary skills have recently been tested and that they are up to standard.