Homebuyers Reports and Home Buyers Surveys Sutton Coldfield

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A standardized report produced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to highlight significant problems and matters requirng urgent investigation.

It is designed to flag up major defects and problems that need urgent or significant attention, because such issues will affect the property’s value.

It is the cost effective choice for the majority of property purchasers.

A valuation of the property and estimation of reinstatement cost for insurance purposes is included as standard in both our Homebuyers Survey reports.

Due to the time taken to measure the property Building Surveys cost considerably more than the Homebuyers Report, however you should bear in mind that they are unlikely to find any serious defects to the property that the Homebuyers Survey and Report will not.

It is considered that the Homebuyers Survey and Report will be suitable for most clients.

All Homebuyers Reports are undertaken by Steve Butler RICS Chartered Surveyor personally ensuring that personalized service to all our clients.

Erdington Surveyors RICS Homebuyers Survey Report on a 1925 Detached House

Erdington RICS surveyors report on a 1925 detached house. The chimneys were in poor condition, tiles were slipping, gutters were clogged and broken. The roof face had dished. Additional timbers had been added to strengthen the roof. The property had long standing movement at the head of an opening to a rear bay window. A timber floor had humped slightly.

Homebuyers Survey Report Key Points

Prepared in an easy to read jargon free standard format designed by the RICS the Homebuyer report aims to help you:

make a reasoned and informed decision on

whether to go ahead with buying the property;

make an informed decision on what is a reasonable price to pay for the property;

take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs

consider what further advice you should take before exchanging contracts;

and determine how much to insure the property for.

Sutton Coldfield Surveyors Homebuyers Survey report on a 1904 terrace house

On this Sutton Homebuyers Surveyors report we encountered severe structural movement causing a considerable slope on the landing floor at this property. The movement also showed up in the fracturing and dropping of brickwork above window openings. The original slate roof had been recovered with much heavier concrete tiles but there had been no attempt to upgrade the roof structure making it vulnerable to failue in the event of heavy snow. Poor gutter arrangements put the property at risk of water penetration as it has solid walls which will make it cold and prone to condensation.

HOMEBUYERS SYURVEY REPORT CONDITION RATINGS

To help describe the condition of the home, the surveyor gives

Defects which are serious and/or need to be repaired, replaced or investigated urgently.

Repairs that are not immediately required or likely to be particuarly expensive.

No repair is currently needed. The property must be maintained in the normal way.

N/I          Not inspected.

The surveyor also advises and matters that your legal advisers should investigate and imminent risks to the property or people.

Aldridge surveyors homebuyers report on a 1935 semi detached house

Our surveyors found frost damaged bricks blocked vents and poor insulation that was likely encourage condensation, substandard electrics, a dangerous glass door, potenially dmp quarry tile floors, old ceilings that were at risk of collapse, missing firebreak walls and missing roof linings.

HOMEBUYERS SURVEY REPORT FEES SUTTON COLDFIELD

Guideline Fees for properties under £300,000.

VAT may be applicable!

Pre 1919     1919 - 1945     1946 - 2020

1 and 2 Bedroom Flats

450.00              425.00               400.00

1 and 2 Bedroom Houses

500.00              475.00               450.00

3 Bedroom Houses

550.00               525.00              500.00

4 Bedroom Houses

600.00               575.00               550.00

5 Bedroom Houses

675.00                625.00               600.00

VAT may be applicable!

One or two reception rooms, conservatory, garage, en-suite shower, small cloakroom and utility rooms included.

Extra Reception Rooms £50.00

Bungalows charged as per houses.

Please call e-mail for confirmation

Our fees are based on property size and thus the likely amount of work required, not the purchase price and thus a guess at the size of your pocket.

All surveys include:

Telephone discusion welcome before and after

Client welcome to attend the property at the end of the inspection (You must fit in with the surveyor)

Electronic delivery of reports for speed

Electronic contracts available

Pay by cash, cheque of bank transfer

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