The Homebuyer Survey is an economically priced survey and valuation package in a concise standardised form providing advice focused upon:

• the general condition and constructional type of the property
• matters and defects that are judged to be either urgent or significant
• valuations of the property as it stands and when repaired (if appropriate)
• for how much the property should be insured

The Homebuyer, unlike a Building Survey, provides not only a survey but also a valuation as an integral part of the service.

The main objective is to assist the prospective homebuyer to make a reasoned and informed judgement on whether or not to proceed with the purchase price be clear what decisions and actions should be taken before contracts are exchanged.

We will give a professional opinion on the particular features of the property which affect its present value and may affect its future resale.

Matters which are judged to be not urgent or not significant are in general not included in the report, but we will mention matters judged to be both helpful and constructive.

Where necessary, we may also be able to provide some extra service which is outside the scope of the standard package - perhaps providing a schedule of minor defects (for later discussion with a contractor), or arranging for the testing of mains services by suitably qualified specialists.

Where the client should take some action before deciding to proceed with the purchase, this is signalled clearly in the text of the report and included in the summary of action and other key considerations.

Contact: Roger Carradice