building surveys & valuations

For most people, buying a home will be the largest investment you will ever make, and involves many hours of dreaming, planning, paying and possibly DIY-ing!

It's important to know as much as you can about the property you're interested in before you decide to sign on the dotted line. Getting the right survey can clarify whether the purchase price is correct and identify defects which could enable you to negotiate an appropriate reduction of the purchase price or a contribution towards the repairs, whilst giving you the peace of mind you need to go ahead with the purchase.

Did you know that of those that arrange a survey, more than 25% manage to negotiate a reduction of the property price because of defects identified in the report?

There are a few different surveys you can choose from, the two most popular are the Building Survey and the HomeBuyer Report.

HomeBuyer report
Intended for conventional residential properties which appear to be in reasonable condition & haven't been subject to significant alterations since construction.

Building survey
Suitable for all residential properties & provides a full picture of construction and condition. This includes roofs, chimneys, walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows and asbestos checks.

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