With the present state of the market, it can often stretch our finances to the limit to buy the house we want in the area we want to be in. We often need to cut our budget in order to afford our choice of ideal home, and the last thing we want to do is […]
Hiring a building surveyor to inspect a property before you purchase it is a good way to protect yourself against potentially hidden problems. The seller may not have had the property inspected when they chose to put it up for sale, so there could be unknown issues you will have to deal with later. The […]
Analysis of the property market over the last twelve months shows that a staggering number of homebuyers are opting to purchase houses without investing the time to find out if the property is in good condition. It has also been highlighted that some homebuyers are unaware of the advantages a building survey offers them whereas […]
2015 has so far seen the strongest activity on record for mortgage valuations since 2007. The property market has seen an increase in the valuation activity of established homemovers as well as first time buyers. Many property owners with a mortgage that seemed competitive a few years ago have found it may be in their […]
The RICS Home Buyer Report is the most popular type of survey that prospective property buyers have done in the UK. It is more detailed than the Condition Report but less so than a Building Survey, making it useful for the vast majority of properties. The information in the document is useful because it helps […]
A building survey will provide useful information to prospective buyers, including vital details about the condition of the property. The building surveyor will look at the structure from an impartial perspective and report their findings back in a clear, honest manner. They will include an assessment of the condition and a valuation based on their […]
Market research shows that an increasing number of first time buyers are choosing not to carry out full building surveys in an attempt to save money. According to a survey of more than 1,000 homebuyers carried out by Comres for RICS, one in five of those that opted out of a survey discovered faults at […]
The recent storms which have swept across England brought back memories of the terrible weather experienced in Maidenhead and Berkshire in 2013. Back then we saw uprooted trees crashing into buildings and cars, and many homes suffered severe structural damage. Whilst for the most part we have avoided this kind of widespread damage this time […]
Properties are valuable assets, whether they are for domestic, commercial or even public use. In order to retain and maximise the value, owners and occupiers need to be ready to do necessary maintenance and repairs. Without these the structure will deteriorate over time and lose value. It could even reach the point where it becomes […]
A property purchase is a major financial commitment, and careful consideration is required before you make an offer or enter into a contract. One of the most important aspects of the process is the thorough evaluation of your chosen property. A building survey involves a comprehensive overview and is essential for identifying any problems or […]
