Which Survey Type Do I Require?

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Which Survey Type Do I Require?

When we communicate with our customers, one of the questions that we are most commonly asked is, “And what is the difference between a Building Survey and a Homebuyers Report?”

Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys are the two basic types of surveys that are offered by the RICS. These are the two most typical kinds of surveys, with the Building Survey being the most comprehensive of the two.

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The Guidance for Potential Buyers
The Homebuyer Report will give you with expert advise on the condition of the property, will highlight any issues that may influence the property, and will offer assistance on repairing and maintaining the house. We generate a RICS Homebuyer Report that use a traffic light colour coding system in order to evaluate particular aspects of the property and to point out problematic areas, such as structural movement or dampness. The extensiveness of its specifics

Building Inspection

A Building Survey formerly called a full Structural Survey and occasionally still referred to as a Structural Survey, is one of the most extensive property surveys available when purchasing a home. A Building Survey is more appropriate for older or strangely designed buildings, as it is more in-depth and technical in its results. It will include any property deficiencies, their apparent source, the urgency with which repairs are required, and, in most circumstances, the associated costs.

As the name implies, the Building Survey can be utilized on virtually any sort of property. However, it is considerably more suitable to pre-war structures or structures with specific and visible faults that require evaluation. This is primarily because of the quantity of detail given in the report and the report’s relative expense to other solutions. If the property is:

  • Properties that are historically significant or are on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Prior to 1945
  • Unusual or one-of-a-kind construction
  • Within designated conservation zones
  • Have recently undergone renovations or intend to do so in the near future
  • In disrepair

At Jason Edworthy Party Wall Surveyors , we endeavor to deliver a dependable, competent, and certified service that meets the unique demands of each of our clients. We are RICS-regulated Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers with extensive experience. We specialize in Homebuyer Reports, Building Surveys, and RICS Red Book Valuations, but also provide commercial surveys, boundary determination, and Party Wall Act and Land Registry compliant plans.

We are enthusiastic about real estate and consistently go above and beyond to give superior customer service to each of our clients. We strive to exceed clients’ expectations by offering security, competent advice, and exceptional value for money.

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