Formally known as Home buyers reports. Our Home Survey Standard Level 2 Homebuyer Survey Reports and Level 3 Building Surveys give you clear advice on the condition of the property you want to buy.
These report presents clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that require varying degrees of attention
A summary of the risks to the condition of the building and other matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers. will be included.
The level one survey is designed for clients (buyers, vendors and owners) seeking a professional and objective report on the condition of the property at an economic price.
It includes a visual inspection that is less extensive than survey level two and survey level three.
No tests of the building fabric or services are undertaken.
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The level one survey is designed for clients (buyers, vendors and owners) seeking a professional and objective report on the condition of the property at an economic price.
It includes a visual inspection that is less extensive than survey level two and survey level three.
No tests of the building fabric or services are undertaken.
This level of survey is designed as a very basic overview of the condition of the property. It will not contain any detailed advice on repairs.
This level of service is better suited to conventionally built, modern dwellings in satisfactory condition
Choose this report if you’re buying, selling or living in a conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in good condition. It focuses purely on the condition of the property.
The report presents clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that require varying degrees of attention
A summary of the risks to the condition of the building and other matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers. will be included..
If more detailed advice and guidance are required, the client should consider upgrading to a survey level two or three and should discuss this with their surveyor ahead of the service being undertaken.
It is important that clients fully understand the key differences in the levels of inspection and report provided and discuss any concerns with their surveyor.
See: Scope of inspection: Home Survey Level One (rics.org) for more details
The Level 2 Survey, commonly referred to as a “Home Buyers report″ inspection is a more concise report based upon a standard format concentrating on major issues likely to affect your decision to purchase.
The level 2 survey is designed for clients (buyers, vendors and owners) seeking a professional and objective report on the condition o
The Level 2 Survey, commonly referred to as a “Home Buyers report″ inspection is a more concise report based upon a standard format concentrating on major issues likely to affect your decision to purchase.
The level 2 survey is designed for clients (buyers, vendors and owners) seeking a professional and objective report on the condition of the main elements of a property.
It will not contain any detailed advice on repairs.
This intermediate level of service includes a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services, and grounds.
The HomeBuyer Report is really intended for conventional, modern properties (post 1950) that are in a reasonable condition and is commonly offered as a service upgrade by Building Society Valuers.
This level of report will not detail every single aspect of the building or provide advice on costs of repair or how repairs should be carried out, but does highlight urgent elements that could have a substantial impact on the value of the property, or need attention before purchasing the property.
This level of service suits a broader range of conventionally built properties, although the age and type will depend on the knowledge and experience of the RICS member.
The Level 2 report aims to:
It is important that clients fully understand the key differences in the levels of inspection and report provided and discuss any concerns with their surveyor.
See; Scope of inspection: Home Survey Level Two (rics.org) for more details
The Level 3 Survey is what a lot of people used to refer to as a "Structural Survey" or a "Building Survey" inspection. This is the most in depth inspection of the property you are considering making your next home or investment.
BRICS Surveyors favour this type of report over all others as giving the client the fullest information about t
The Level 3 Survey is what a lot of people used to refer to as a "Structural Survey" or a "Building Survey" inspection. This is the most in depth inspection of the property you are considering making your next home or investment.
BRICS Surveyors favour this type of report over all others as giving the client the fullest information about the property you intend to purchase.
A level 3 survey is more thorough and detailed than then others and will address matters such as the materials used for each part of the building, defects and remedial options as well as issues related to the future maintenance of the property.
Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so.
Although services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation.
This level of service is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion based on a detailed assessment of the property.
The Level 3 report will advice as follows:
While Building Surveys are good for modern properties this level of report is really a necessity for:
It is important that clients fully understand the key differences in the levels of inspection and report provided and discuss any concerns with their surveyor.
See: Scope of inspection: Home Survey Level Three (rics.org) for more details
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