Normie Publication (2)

A house purchase is the largest single investment most of us make in our

life time and to consider such a purchase without the benefit of professional

advice from an independent company, such as

RSC Chartered Surveyors

would seem, to say the least, imprudent.

Robert Cohen established RSC Chartered Surveyors in July 1994 and moved

offices from Altrincham to Cheadle in December 2004.

Most house purchasers still rely on the Valuation Report prepared for their

mortgage lender, although that report is primarily for the lenders own

purposes, it is based purely on financial grounds and not on any structural

basis. It is not, therefore, a survey.

A survey, such as the RSC Intermediate Survey and Report (with or without

a valuation) or the more in-depth Survey and Report should be considered.

The type of survey that will suit will depend on the age, size and type of

property.

Both types of survey are aimed at identifying defects which may require

repair in order to prevent further deterioration, or to advise on future likely

issues.

The survey can also draw attention to defects which can have a significant

effect on value and can form the basis for further negotiation on the

purchase price. The cost of a survey may end up being only a fraction of the

saving made through re-negotiation and is, in percentage terms, a relatively

small amount to pay for peace of mind and professional advice; something

a mortgage valuation will not provide.

The RSC Intermediate Survey and Report (with or without a valuation) is

suited to most residential property of a standard size, from smaller terraced

houses to larger detached properties of a more recent construction. The

Survey and Report is best suited to larger and older properties. The cost of a

survey will vary, depending on the age, type of property and type of survey

required.

SUCH A SMALL PRICE TO

PAY FOR PEACE OF MIND