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Your home is likely to be one of the most expensive purchases
you ever make. You need to know as much as you can about the
property before you buy it, so having a survey makes good sense
and could save you thousands of pounds in costly repair bills.
Which? and The Council of Mortgage Lenders advise you have
a survey before you buy and not just to rely on a valuation. A
valuation is not a survey. Using the services of an RICS surveyor
such as
Boulton and Brown
offers confidence because:
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They give you clear, impartial and expert advice.
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They act in your interest.
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They are tightly regulated and have to follow strict rules of
conduct including having insurance in place to protect you.
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RICS members have to update their skills and knowledge
throughout their careers, so you can rely on their expertise.
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You are protected by a complaints procedure.
What to expect from a survey
Surveys are a kind of ‘health check’ for buildings. If you are
buying a property, you should have a survey before you enter
into a contract.
A survey might actually save you money. If there are serious
problems, you can often renegotiate the sale price of the property
to reflect the cost of necessary repairs; you might even decide
you do not want to buy it at all.
Your surveyor will report on all the parts of the property they can
easily reach. They do not inspect under carpets or furniture and
they do not test services although they will comment on their
visible condition.
There are two main types of survey, a RICS HomeBuyers Report
(HBR) and a Building Survey.
If you are about to buy a property, you might have specific worries
about the building you are going to buy. Talk them through with
an RICS member who will be happy to discuss your particular
concerns in more detail and help you decide which type of survey
is right for you.
If you are interested in making structural changes to a property or
you think there might be a damp or rot problem, an RICS member
will be able to advise you about this too.
Their report is designed to help you make a more informed
decision. Costs vary depending on which type of survey you have
and the type of property you are hoping to buy but a HomeBuyers
Report or a Building Survey can offer assurance.
Boulton and Brown also offer professional valuation reports for:
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Sale and purchase
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Probate
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Taxation computation
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Compensation
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Expert Witness
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Matrimonial
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Secured lending
Boulton and Brown will be pleased to discuss individual
requirements
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RICS HomeBuyers Report
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Building Surveys
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Schedules of Dilapidations
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Schedules of Condition
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Expert Witness
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Planning Advice
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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
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Supervision and Certification
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