What is Stamp Duty?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a paid to HMRC by those purchasing property. It’s calculated by the price you paid for the property, as well as any special considerations about you as a buyer.
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Which survey?
Survey comparison guide
We offer three survey reports for you to select from: RICS HomeBuyer Report, RICS Building Survey or RICS Condition Report.
Our product comparison guide below illustrates the main differences between each of the surveys and how they differ from a mortgage valuation.
Click here to download our Product Comparison Guide as a pdf.
| Valuation | RICS Condition Report | RICS HomeBuyer Report | RICS Building Survey | |
| Completed by a local qualified surveyor | ||||
| Suitable for you - informs you of the condition of the property before purchase | ||||
| Tells you the condition rating of a property | ||||
| Helps you to identify possible problems that could help with price negotiations | ||||
| Will help you avoid expensive repairs after completion | ||||
| Suitable for any property (*Only in certain circumstances) | * | |||
| Suitable for properties built from 1850 to the present day, and standard construction | ||||
| Includes: | ||||
| An inspection | ||||
| Clear traffic light ratings | ||||
| Highlights parts needing urgent attention | ||||
| Advice to your legal advisors | ||||
| Professional advice from a surveyor e.g. ongoing repairs and maintenance | ||||
| Market valuation | ||||
| Building reinstatement costs for insurance purposes (* Only in certain cases) | * | |||
| Comprehensive report on construction and defects | ||||
| Ideal for sellers | ||||
| Support: | ||||
| Helpline | ||||
| Speak to the surveyor before and after the inspection | ||||
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Advice for home buyers:
How long does a Home Buyers survey take?
An RICS HomeBuyer Report gives you indispensable information on the condition of the property you’re considering purchasing, as well as advising your solicitor on how to act in your best interests moving forward.
A valuation is not a survey
If there’s one misunderstanding we deal with daily, it’s that many mortgage applicants expect our valuer to conduct a survey when, in reality, he/she is there to carry out a mortgage valuation.
The survey we requested was done in a friendly, fast and efficient manner.