Surveys are like a ‘health check’ for buildings. If you’re buying a property, you should have a survey done before you enter into a contract.
A survey carried out by one of our highly qualified Chartered Surveyors will provide you with the advice you need to make an informed decision about the value and condition of your prospective new property.
A survey can actually save you money. If there are serious problems, you can often re-negotiate the sale price of the property to reflect the cost of necessary repairs – or you may even decide you don’t want to buy it at all.
Buying a property will be one of the largest financial commitments you will ever make, and if you want a good understanding of the condition and value of your potential new property, then you should seriously consider having a Building Survey or a RICS Homebuyer Report carried out.
Our surveyor will report on all the parts of the property they can easily reach. They don’t inspect under carpets or furniture, or test the water supply or wiring –though they’ll comment on their condition.
There are two main types of survey, an RICS Homebuyer Report and a Building Survey. If you’re about to buy a property, you may have specific worries about the building you’re going to buy. Talk them through with us– we’ll be happy to discuss your particular concerns in more detail and help you decide which type of survey is right for you.
In a nut shell: · Homebuyer Reports offer guidance on a property's condition and a valuation. · Building Surveys offer guidance on the condition of the property. · Valuation Reports offer guidance on the property's value. Costs vary according to which type of survey you have.
