One of the most alarming facts about the property market in the UK at the moment is that large numbers of people are purchasing properties without first commissioning a professional building survey. Many homeowners have also revealed they were unaware of the value of a survey before they bought their property. The result is that […]
RICS is planning to introduce changes to their Home Buyer Report (HBR), Condition Report and Building Survey. Currently only the first of the three includes a valuation to advise buyers about the current market value of the property. The plan is to start offering a survey only version alongside this so that surveyors and consumers […]
Subsidence is one of the most important problems to look for before you purchase a property. This issue can be hugely expensive to repair and could potentially require the building to be demolished. When you get a Home Buyer Report or a building survey, the surveyor should always check for signs of subsidence, including inspecting […]
In the last few years there has been a rise in people skipping full building surveys in an effort to save money and raise enough cash to buy a home. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has warned of the risks homeowners take by failing to have their new homes thoroughly inspected. One in five […]
Buying a property is a major investment and could provide fantastic returns in the future, whether you are looking for a home to live in for the next twenty years or one you can renovate and return to the market quickly. In either case, the buyer needs to be careful to inform themselves about what […]
It is widely known that the present day property market in the UK is very healthy. The level of demand for property exceeds the supply, which means sales are normally negotiated and settled in a quick and amicable manner. In order to achieve optimum efficiency, it is important to have a fair and accepted frame […]
Before you buy a property, it’s a great idea to have it professionally surveyed to protect your interests. There are three different types of surveys to choose from to cater for the condition of the properties you will encounter. With newer builds, the property is typically in good shape and the focus is on the […]
It is no understatement to say that buying a home is likely to be one of the biggest decisions you make in your lifetime. Few, if any, other decisions carry the same level of financial commitment or come with the same consequences. The result of this is that buying a home is universally regarded as […]
Before you commit to buying a property it is wise to have it surveyed for signs of problems that could prove to be very costly to fix in the future. This will protect your interests and allow you to enter into negotiations in a much stronger position where you know as much, if not more, […]
Selling and buying property can be a stressful business, especially if you are on a budget. At Patterson and Francis Associates based in Maidenhead, we offer extensive survey services in order to make sure that you don’t pay over the odds for a property. We can complete a Home Buyer Report or a survey to […]
