What does a residential surveyor look for?
Residential surveyors inspect properties that are being bought and sold, to highlight…
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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) |
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| 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) |
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| Comprehensive report on construction and defects | ||||
| Ideal for sellers | ||||
| Support: | ||||
| Helpline | ||||
| Speak to the surveyor before and after the inspection | ||||
Want to find out more? Take a look at the RICS’ impartial guide to home surveys.
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