The RICS Valuation Report: a brief report intended primarily to help your mortgage lender assess whether a property is worth the price being paid for it.
The RICS Homebuyer's Report: a more thorough survey, designed to provide home buyers with fairly detailed information on their new property, at an affordable price.
The RICS Building Survey: a really comprehensive report, covering virtually every aspect of your new home's condition in considerable detail. Suited to all property types - but especially larger and older houses.
A valuation report will also be provided within a Homebuyer's Report and can be combined with a Building Survey.
How do I arrange a survey?
With Besley Hill Chartered Surveyors it couldn't be simpler. Just contact us, and we'll arrange for your survey to be carried out quickly and efficiently by an experienced Chartered Surveyor, with in-depth knowledge of the local property market.
Your surveyor will be happy to discuss the property and your particular needs, and we'll keep you fully informed at every stage.
The RICS Valuation Report
The RICS Valuation Report is designed to advise on the Open Market Value of a property. It is essential for the following purposes:
The RICS Homebuyers Report
The RICS Homebuyer's Report is designed to help you make an informed judgement on whether to buy the property, and whether it is being sold at a reasonable price.
The RICS Homebuyer's Report will cover the following:
- Internal walls and partitions
- Roof structure and covering
- Grounds, boundaries and trees
- External decoration
- Roof spaces
- Ceilings
RICS Building Survey
The RICS Building Survey is the most comprehensive survey and is suitable for all types of property. It is designed to provide you with a detailed assessment of the property's construction and condition as well as advice on future maintenance requirements.
The RICS Building Survey will provide in-depth comment on the following:
- Roof covering and valleys
- Timber decay and infestation
- Wayleaves, easements and rights of way
- Planning and environmental matters
- Internal walls and partitions
- Fireplaces, flues and chimney breasts
- Floors
- Internal joinery and kitchen fittings
- Internal decoration
- Cellars/basements
Your new home is probably the biggest investment you'll ever make. So when you find a place that looks and feels right, it's only common sense to check it out properly before you commit yourself to buying it.
What type of survey?
You'll find details of the different types of surveys available on the following pages. But briefly, there are three main kinds:
The RICS Valuation Report: a brief report intended primarily to help your mortgage lender assess whether a property is worth the price being paid for it.
The RICS Homebuyer's Report: a more thorough survey, designed to provide home buyers with fairly detailed information on their new property, at an affordable price.
The RICS Building Survey: a really comprehensive report, covering virtually every aspect of your new home's condition in considerable detail. Suited to all property types - but especially larger and older houses.
A valuation report will also be provided within a Homebuyer's Report and can be combined with a Building Survey.
How do I arrange a survey?
With Besley Hill Chartered Surveyors it couldn't be simpler. Just contact us, and we'll arrange for your survey to be carried out quickly and efficiently by an experienced Chartered Surveyor, with in-depth knowledge of the local property market.
Your surveyor will be happy to discuss the property and your particular needs, and we'll keep you fully informed at every stage.
The RICS Valuation Report
The RICS Valuation Report is designed to advise on the Open Market Value of a property. It is essential for the following purposes:
The RICS Homebuyers Report
The RICS Homebuyer's Report is designed to help you make an informed judgement on whether to buy the property, and whether it is being sold at a reasonable price.
The RICS Homebuyer's Report will cover the following:
- Internal walls and partitions
- Roof structure and covering
- Grounds, boundaries and trees
- External decoration
- Roof spaces
- Ceilings
The RICS Building Survey
The RICS Building Survey is the most comprehensive survey and is suitable for all types of property. It is designed to provide you with a detailed assessment of the property's construction and condition as well as advice on future maintenance requirements.
The RICS Building Survey will provide in-depth comment on the following:
- Roof covering and valleys
- Timber decay and infestation
- Way leaves, easements and rights of way
- Planning and environmental matters
- Internal walls and partitions
- Fireplaces, flues and chimney breasts
- Floors
- Internal joinery and kitchen fittings
- Internal decoration
- Cellars/basements