Robinsons, Bishop Auckland

We work in connection with the Great North Property Auction, which is a network of the North East's best Estate Agents! The auction has been formed to offer regional exposure and a fast and effective way to achieve a quick, secure sale.

We provide the following benefits:

- No sale no fee

- No advertising fees

- Buyer paid reservation fees

- Online bidding prior to auction 24/7

Robinsons can offer specialist mortgage and protection advice from our consultants throughout our branch network, or even from the comfort or your own home! We offer mortgages from the intermediary mortgage market which means we operate from a comprehensive range of providers. 

Our services include; Mortgages and Re-mortgages. Buy-to-let Mortgages. Building and Contents Insurance. Life Assurance. Family Protection. Critical Illness Cover. Accident, Sickness and Unemployment Protection. (In General Buy To Let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority)

Mortgage Choice from Robinsons is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, PRIMIS Mortgage network is a trading name of First Complete Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.

As residential Chartered Surveyors we have a dedicated Survey & Valuation department, covering most of the North East. We can provide valuation reports required for a variety of reasons - for security and lending, capital gains tax purposes, matrimonial disputes or probate.

When buying a new home you take an enormous risk when deciding to proceed without a formal survey of some kind. For your peace of mind we can offer several survey options from RICS Surveys;-

RICS CONDITION REPORT, a basic form of survey which involves an inspection of the elements of a property. Clients receive a concise and objective assessment with a condition rating (1-best; 3-worst) on each element. This service is valuable for buyers who are uncomfortable with relying on the valuation report provided by their mortgage lender (which is not a survey or based on a detailed inspection) and who would prefer the peace of mind of an actual survey.

RICS HOMEBUYER SURVEY, a popular form of 'economy' service, updated by the RICS most recently in 2009. Following a more detailed inspection, the surveyor gives each element of the property a condition rating and also provides useful advice and recommendations regarding any works necessary. Unlike the Condition Report, the HomeBuyer Service offers a market valuation and a cost of reinstating the property for insurance purposes.

It is a legal requirement to have an Energy Performance Certificate when selling or renting your property. The assessment provides you with a report measuring the impact on the environment and overall efficiency of your property together with a list of recommended energy saving improvements for the building. This can mean lower energy bills for the occupiers, and could make homes more attractive to potential buyers and/or tenants.

Nearly 40 percent of the UK's energy consumption arises from the way in which our 25 million buildings are lit, heated and used. Even comparatively minor changes in energy performance and the way we use each building will have a significant effect in reducing energy consumption - and therefore carbon emissions. Certificates are valid for 10 years.