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HOMEBUYER REPORT 

 

from just £ 249 plus vat

This is the most popular type of survey, suitable for the vast majority of homes built since the late Victorian period. The inspection covers the whole property inside and out, from the loft down to the drains (where accessible) and is written on a specially designed RICS report, typically about 10 to 12 pages long.

The latest version provides a simple 'traffic light' summary with each part of the building allocated an easy-to-understand 'Condition Rating'  of 1, 2 or 3.

A HomeBuyer Report (HBR) will cover all significant defects – in fact anything that could materially affect the value. It also alerts you to future maintenance problems. The report includes a valuation and insurance calculation. Carried out by a qualified MRICS or FRICS chartered surveyor.

Not normally suitable for older period buildings (ie those built before 1880), unusually large houses, rambling mansions, or properties in need of extensive renovation.

  

 

BUILDING SURVEY

 

from just £ 399 plus vat

Formerly known as ‘Full Structural Surveys’, these provide a very detailed description of a building’s construction and condition. Ideal for period properties, buildings that you want to renovate or convert, or those that have already been extensively altered.  

Building Surveys allow the surveyor to express extensive detailed advice and are typically at least 20 pages long. Essential for properties older than about 1880, thatched cottages, larger homes with 5 or more bedrooms, and for buildings of non-conventional construction.

As well as covering all urgent and significant defects, a Building Survey will report on a wide range of less serious issues. A valuation is not normally included unless requested. Carried out by a qualified MRICS or FRICS chartered surveyor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     VALUATION REPORT  from £141 plus vat                

This is the simplest type of property inspection. A market valuation report from a chartered surveyor is recognised as having legal status, unlike those produced by unqualified estate agents. However inspections for valuation purposes are relatively limited, only commenting on any obvious defects that have a major bearing on value.

The prices quoted are for a standard valuation report of 2 or 3 pages including a professionally calculated BCIS rebuild cost insurance valuation. This may be sufficient where valuations are for matrimonial or tax purposes. However where any specific additional work is required (e.g. focusing on a specific tax or for use in court proceedings or where expert witness work are anticipated) please phone us in advance to discuss your precise requirements.

We can also undertake mortgage valuations for all main lenders in partnership with a leading national firm of Surveyors (note that your bank or building society will dictate their own mortgage valuation fees).  In all cases, our valuation figures are carefully researched and calculated with reference to at least 3 recent local sales of comparable properties.

                                                                                                                                                             

 

  Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)       from £ 59 plus vat

For home sellers, an EPC is legally required before marketing a property.  For Landlords an EPC is also legally required when letting a property.

The EPC gives homes an  'A to G' energy rating, similar to those on new fridges. Only qualified and certificated Domestic Energy Assessors are allowed to prepare Energy Performance Certificates. 

Rightsurvey offer a swift and efficient service at some of the lowest prices available in the UK.  See sample EPC 

                                       

 

 The right survey

     

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Applies to Homebuyer Surveys, Building Surveys and Valuation reports

EPCs are carried out by qualified professionals who may not  be chartered surveyors

 

 

 

 

 

At Rightsurvey, we offer professional surveys direct to the public at very competitive prices.

  

This is possible because we represent a large network of well-established, local firms of qualified chartered surveyors offering especially low fees for customers who book online.                  

By accepting our online quote rather than arranging your survey via a mortgage lender, you can now save the large chunk of the survey fee that the banks normally keep. They will probably still want to instruct a valuer to carry out their mortgage valuation, but don’t let them try to sell you an expensive Homebuyer or Building Survey. 

We provide a high quality service and our surveyors are happy to discuss your survey personally -  something you may not find with large, target-driven, corporate firms appointed by the banks.

All our surveys are fully insurance-backed with up to £5 million cover, and we  never instruct unregulated  ‘one man bands’.  Perhaps that’s why  Rightsurvey is recommended by the experts – featuring exclusively in the new Haynes Home Buying & Selling Manual.


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