Residential Surveys & Valuation
Short Valuations
Undertaken on behalf of mortgage lenders, valuations are a limited check on the property that ensures the property is of the value they are lending you.
It's likely to be less specific than a survey, which is why we recommend carrying out a more detailed survey before buying a home.
RICS Home Buyer Reports
Also known as Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports (HSV), these are standardised reports set out by the RICS for conventional properties built in the last decade - of an average size and reasonable condition.
This involves:
- General inspection of the property for damage or faults that may affect its value or structural integrity.
- Condition of the property including signs of damp
- Condition of damp-proofing, drainage and installation is checked
- Estimated cost of rebuilding in the event of fire (for building insurance)
- Value of the property on the open market
Full Building Surveys
Building surveys are the most comprehensive inspection of a property. As with HSV's they look at the condition of the property, but also look at:
- All minor and major defects and the cost of repairs
- Technical information about the construction of the property
- Further recommendations for future inspections
This does not include a valuation, although your surveyor can offer this service separately if required.
We also undertake:
- Condition Reports
- Maintenance Surveys & Repair Advice
- Snagging Inspections
- Structural Report
Professional surveys, valuations and RICS Homebuyer Reports.
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