Professional Surveying Services
When you are purchasing a house there are two levels of survey to consider. One is designed to provide a general overview and suits modern and/or standard properties. The other is designed to be specific and comprehensive and better suits individual and older properties.
Some properties fall in between these guides and can suit both levels of survey, so then it will depend on how much detail you are looking for. A surveyors first job is to recommend which survey level is most suitable for you and the property.
RICS Level 2 Home Survey
(Formerly known as a HomeBuyers Report)
A detailed professional check
Provides a summary of the general condition
Outlines any major problems
Includes concise repair advice
Best suits conventional and modern properties
RICS Level 3 Home Survey
(Formerly known as a Full Structural Building Survey)
An in-depth professional inspection
All defects and potential concerns are discussed specifically
The report is comprehensive
Best suits properties that have more talking points; those older in age / poor condition / individual / very large
RICS Professional Valuation
Independent RICS Redbook Valuation
By a RICS Registered Valuer (VRS)
Help to Buy
Shared ownership
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Matrimonial
Probate
Pension
Portfolio
Historical
Valuations are in selected postcodes