Homebuyer Surveys

RICS HOMEBUYER REPORT & VALUATION

This type of Condition Survey is suitable if you want to buy or sell a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition. It includes:

• clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that require various degrees of attention;
• a summary of the risks to the condition of the building;
• other matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers.;
• the surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘Market Value’ of the property and a list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property;
• an insurance reinstatement figure for the property;
• advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance;

The full Description of the Homebuyer Service can be seen here