Paul Airey Local Surveyors

There are three main types of home survey, the HomeBuyer Report, the Building Survey and the Property Valuation Report. Each of these has a different focus, so buyers should consider which of the three is the right choice for them:

HomeBuyer Report - A general survey of a home, including any visible defects or issues. If the property to be surveyed is of standard construction, and was built after 1900, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) recommend that the HomeBuyer Report is usual the best choice. The report is delivered in a standardised format for easy reference. The HomeBuyer Report includes a valuation.

Building Survey - A more in-depth survey of a property, including all accessible areas of a home. RICS recommend the building survey for older properties, or those of non-standard construction. Building survey reports are tailored by the individual surveyor, and can address any additional questions or concerns. Note that a building survey does not include a valuation as standard.

Property Valuation Report - The most basic of the three, this report is primarily a valuation, and will not include details of particular defects.

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	Mortgage Valuation	Property Valuation	Homebuyer Report	Building Survey
Help you make a reasoned and informed decision as to whether to proceed, reconsider or renegotiate on the purchase
Identify potential problems such as any repairs or replacements the property needs including inspecting roofs, chimneys and other surfaces on the outside of the building from ground level
Can help you negotiate a better property price Where problems are discovered or a lower valuation is given, buyers are enabled to negotiate a lower buying price
Show traffic light ratings which give you a green/amber/red condition of your property in an easy-to-understand format
Prepare you for potential costly repairs after you move in
Completed by a RICS Surveyor Surveyor Local’s national panel of surveyors are fully qualified and highly experienced chartered surveyors
Independent valuation gives you a professional valuation of the property, helping prevent you from paying too much for the property
Exhaustive report a more indepth survey on construction, issues and defects
Appropriate for all properties a suitable survey, irrespective of age, construction type, condition and level of modification
Highlights urgent issues Reports on any defects needing urgent attention
Ongoing maintenance Professional recommendations on repairs and maintenance
Building reinstatement costs Included for insurance purposes
Appropriate for standard property types Suitable for properties built later than1900 of standard construction (brick and tile)
Appropriate for unusual property types Suitable for a older, unusually constructed (e.g. thatch roof) or extensively modified properties (e.g. extended) or those in need of modernisation
Advice for your solicitor Observations that may impact the legal title investigation conducted by your solicitor.