Buy a home for the first time? May I highlight the importance of taking out a home survey?
It is very easy to go for the cheapest most simple and quick survey on the market. After all, you need to put as much as possible forward for a deposit, then there is the furnishing to think about. A very costly step in ones life.
However a home buyers survey can reveal an issues which may be hidden to you, the buyer. Issues which could cost a small fortune later down the line. Another thing is, if issues are uncovered then the seller may reduce the selling price in order to compensate.
In the UK, seek a RICS survey. RICS say "RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our name promises the consistent delivery of standards – bringing confidence to the markets we serve."
The 3 main types of RICS homebuyers survey are:
RICS Condition Survey
RICS HomeBuyer Report
RICS Building Survey
Click to download the RICS Home Surveys Information Sheet which will tell you everything you need to know before ordering yours.
There website also gives a searchable database of RICS surveyors. Some companies offer on online home survey quote and the house survey can be purchased online.
It is very easy to go for the cheapest most simple and quick survey on the market. After all, you need to put as much as possible forward for a deposit, then there is the furnishing to think about. A very costly step in ones life.
However a home buyers survey can reveal an issues which may be hidden to you, the buyer. Issues which could cost a small fortune later down the line. Another thing is, if issues are uncovered then the seller may reduce the selling price in order to compensate.
In the UK, seek a RICS survey. RICS say "RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our name promises the consistent delivery of standards – bringing confidence to the markets we serve."
The 3 main types of RICS homebuyers survey are:
RICS Condition Survey
RICS HomeBuyer Report
RICS Building Survey
Click to download the RICS Home Surveys Information Sheet which will tell you everything you need to know before ordering yours.
There website also gives a searchable database of RICS surveyors. Some companies offer on online home survey quote and the house survey can be purchased online.