FAQs

The report is sent out to the client only. The client can then decide to send the report or its findings to their solicitor. If serious previously unknown issues are uncovered, we find clients may, at times, use this information to ask the sellers to reduce the price accordingly. This would, of course, be dependent […]

You would not buy a car without inspecting it physically and checking the service history. This is similar for properties; the difference being is that this is potentially the biggest investment of a lifetime. It would be of immeasurable benefit to know what issues may occur in the short and long term and have a

Surveyors on our panel aim for a 2-3 day turnaround from the date of the site visit, but if a highlighted issue is found, further investigations from a senior surveyor and/or engineer may be necessary so it could take longer.

The visit to the property itself could easily take several (3-4) hours, as the surveyors on our panel take their time with the inspection in order to ensure they capture as much as possible. Sometimes, survey times can take a lot longer and it really depends on the amount and types of issues that are

The site visit itself is very similar for each report; but the report itself is very different. RICS Homebuyer’s Reports tend to be cheaper and have a pre-formatted form, which doesn’t allow you to add further information in or photographs. The Full Building Survey is a much more detailed and in-depth and usually requires more

A property may appear in good condition and it can be tempting to assume there are no major problems with it, but there may be costly discoveries upon moving in.  A Full (Structural) Building Survey is carried out to establish that the house is structurally sound and to advise you of current and potential defects;

A Full Structural Building Survey is the most comprehensive type of survey, and the highest (Level 3) on the RICS scale. It is ideal for older properties or properties which may have issues. A Full Building Survey is also advised if you are planning major works to the property. It includes all the fundamental elements

A Homebuyer’s Report is a Level 2 survey on the RICS scale and it advises on defects which may affect the property and its value. The Homebuyer’s report follows a traffic light system where issues that need immediate attention are highlighted in red, whilst problem-free areas will be green. The format of the report however, is