RICS Building Surveys and Home Buyer Surveys in London
Barnes & Barnes offers accurate and impartial Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) property surveys. The most popular surveys available are :
RICS Building Surveys (Level 3)
A RICS Building Survey is the most detailed of our property surveys. The Building Survey gives you a thorough assessment of the structure, condition, and construction of a property, as well as technical advice on any repairs needed. If your property was built more than 100 years ago, is listed, has had alterations, or is not in good condition, you will need a building survey.
RICS Home Buyer Surveys (Level 2)
A Home Buyer Survey will help you make a well-informed decision about purchasing a property in London. It can help assess whether you’re paying a fair price as well as minimising the risk of unexpected issues and costs arising in the future. If your property was built less than 100 years ago, isn’t listed, hasn’t had alterations, and is generally in good condition, you will likely need a homebuyer survey.
Barnes and Barnes also offer the RICS Condition Report, which is the most basic of our property surveys. It covers the defects, urgent problems or potential dangers of a property. It is less comprehensive than a building survey or a homebuyer report.
Which Property Survey Do I Need?
The best property survey for your situation depends on the age and condition of the property as well as what you have planned for it. The RICS property surveys vary in how much technical detail and advice they provide and in how in-depth the survey inspection is.
What does the Survey Cover?
The surveys vary in how much technical detail and advice they provide and in how in-depth the survey inspection is. The best building survey for your situation depends on the age and condition of the property as well as what you have planned for it.
Regardless of which RICS property survey you choose, you will be given an insight into the condition of a property to aid your buying decisions. You can be assured that Barnes & Barnes are entirely independent and all property surveys will be conducted with complete impartiality.
What is the Difference Between a Valuation and a Property Survey when Buying a House?
A valuation is used to determine the value of a property, mostly for mortgage purposes. This can be done on-site or remotely. It is for the benefit of the lender.
The property survey is a much more detailed onsite inspection of the property. This is completed on behalf of the buyer and supports them in their property decisions.
Surveys are important because they reduce your risk and protect your interests. By inspecting a property and looking at the site, structure and services you will have sufficient knowledge of any damage, defects or potential dangers that make affect the decisions you will make.
I’m a First-Time Buyer. What do I Need to Know?
Buying your first home and getting onto the property ladder is a really exciting time. It’s likely to be the biggest purchase you’ve ever made. We want to make sure the surveying side of the purchase is as stress-free as possible, so we can help choose the right survey for your property. Head over to our First-Time Buyer Choosing a Property Survey page to get started.
We can provide you with a market valuation or reinstatement cost assessment, if you need one with your building survey and home buyer report, at additional cost.
Still not sure which Property Survey you need? Our Chartered Surveyors are here to help.
Give us a call today to discuss your needs: 0207 737 7243
