Building Survey Saves Making Costly Mistake
Only a small percentage of people purchasing a property take the time to get a survey done to confirm the condition before they complete the purchase. This is a big risk, and can see you left with bills for repairs and work that you didn’t know was needed when you bought the building. It is very difficult to get a complete picture of the condition of a property just from the few viewings you can arrange. The only way to get all of the details and ensure the seller isn’t hiding anything is to have a survey. We can carry out a thorough survey for you and provide a detailed home buyer report in Slough, Maidenhead and Reading, ensuring that you are fully informed about your property purchase.
There are two main reasons behind people not getting surveys, the cost and the delays it produces. The costs will depend on the size of the property and the complexity. Surveys are essential for your security and to ensure you don’t overpay and get stuck with repair costs that shouldn’t be your responsibility. There will be some level of delay by having the survey done, both whilst it is conducted and while the report is being written. Fortunately these delays protect your interests and have the potential to save you money.
There are times when you should definitely get a survey, particularly when purchasing an old, listed, timber framed or unusual property. In all of these cases it is important to have a professional take a look at and report their findings to you. During the viewings if you see any evidence of damage you should request a survey to determine the exact extent.
When you have the report about the property you can re-enter negotiations if you are still interested in making the purchase. The information you now have will let you ensure the purchase price takes into account the amount of money you’ll need to invest to get the property into an inhabitable condition. For example, if it is going to cost £10,000 to repair the roofing you could conceivably ask for the purchase price to be reduced by this much. You could also request that the owner has the work done before you buy if they’re not willing to negotiate.
When you come to us for your home buyer report in Slough, you can rest assured that the work will be carried out by fully trained professionals with the skills and experience to provide an accurate assessment of the condition of the property. We are completely impartial and have no bias towards either party. We are the number one choice for people searching for a building surveyor in this areas because we offer the best quality work and complete transparency.
