The Inspection Of A Property
Property purchases generally involve a considerable sum, so you want to make certain that you do them correctly. A Home Buyer Report can help you here, as they look at the property as a whole and allow you to make a decision regarding the asking price. Not only this, but any outstanding maintenance and repair problems will be laid out to you in detail, giving you a complete idea of the property’s current state.
House surveys aren’t a legal requirement and with such a big outlay to make the purchase it may seem like an unnecessary spend. However, spending a little on a survey will save you both money and stress in the long term. Think of the report as a property health check, as it can reveal structural issues and permits you to ask the seller to rectify them before a sale can be finalised.
If the house you are looking to purchase is unusually shaped, possesses a timber frame, a thatched roof, is listed, or is just rather old, it will be well worth it to go through with the survey. Problems are more likely to pop up in these types of buildings. You may think that the inspection will be unnecessary for a new-build home, but poor finishing like wonky gutters and bad paint jobs are common occurrences for new structures. They can prove to be costly in the future if you don’t address them soon.
Home Buyer Reports are the middle ground in the survey world and are undoubtedly one of the most extensive of their kind. One to two hours are normally required for the surveys to be conducted, with a further hour needed for the valuation if you choose to have this information included.
At Patterson Francis and Associates, we can compile a Home Buyer Report for buyers throughout Reading and beyond. We believe the reports are the way forward to securing the best deal for yourself. A detailed inspection is undertaken, looking at all accessible areas in the property. The information we present will allow you to make more decisions that are informed on your deal. It also includes our recommendations.
If you have any questions about the content of a report, how it is presented, or what areas we look at in a property please contact us.
