Choosing a Survey
It is often difficult to decide which survey to choose. We are keen that you have the survey you want and more importantly, the survey you require.
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The Home Buyer Survey (RICS Level 2 Report)
The Level 2 Home Survey Report (Formerly known as a Homebuyer Report) is suitable for most traditionally built (brick and tile) properties that have not been significantly extended or altered, are found to be in a reasonable condition and are built after 1900. All aspects of the property are covered within this report including environmental issues: such as landfill sites, flooding, and more recently, the HS2 high speed train line. We can also provide a Valuation at the end of the Level 2 Home Survey report, which can be particularly useful if you are not having a mortgage and you are unsure if you are paying the correct price.
The Building Survey (RICS Level 3 Report)
The Level 3 Home Survey Report (Formerly known as the Building Survey) covers everything in the Level 2 Home Buyer Report. The advice in the Level 3 Home Survey – Building Survey Report is however more detailed and should therefore be chosen if the property is/has been: non-traditionally built (Concrete, steel, timber), significantly extended or altered, visibly in a poor condition, you need advice on alterations and/or the property was built before 1900. This building survey can be tailored to your needs and a Valuation can be added for additional cost of £175.00 inclusive of VAT – the Surveyor will take into account any concerns you may have with the property, then explain these issues in detail.
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Property Valuation
This is simply to Value the property and only involves a brief inspection. The property valuation will normally only flag up matters that could affect a Mortgage offer. We provide Valuations for all types of purposes including, but not limited to, Help-to-Buy, Probate, Tax and Private Sale.