Surveyors report, more detailed than a basic valuation but not as detailed as a full survey.
A Homebuyers Report, or a homebuyers survey, is a surveyors assessment of the state of repair and condition of the property. It includes all parts that are readily accessible, including the roof space, if possible. The concise report will detail the findings and make recommendations for further investigations or remedial work if required. Because the surveyor is in direct contact with you, you can discuss any issues or concerns directly.
A professional survey carried out to check the structure of the property, more thorough than a valuation, but less detailed than a full structural survey.
This is when a professional surveyor checks the structural state of a property. This is more detailed than a valuation but less detailed than a structural survey. The report is optional and you pay the bill. This report should pick up possible problems and may give you the chance to negotiate a lower price.
A basic survey that includes a valuation.
A survey that you ask a professional surveyor to carry out on a property that you wish to buy. You will receive a report on the condition of the property that states any repairs or defects that need attention.
A property survey aimed at providing more information than a mortgage valuation but less information than a full structural survey. It will help the borrower to decide whether to purchase and help the lender to decide how much to lend.
This is when a professional surveyor checks the structural condition of a property. It is more detailed than a valuation but less than a structural survey. It will identify possible problem areas, which may give the purchaser a chance to negotiate a lower price.
This is a property survey report that has more information than a mortgage valuation but is not as detailed as a full structural survey report. This report is used by the lender in place of the mortgage valuation report and gives more information that will enable a borrower to reach a decision on whether or not to purchase. A detailed structural survey report may be more suitable for some types of property, e.g. older. It is essential that professional advice be sought in this area.
An assessment of the main parts of a property, which is less detailed than a structural survey but gives general indicators as to its condition.
A report by a surveyor or similarly qualified person on the condition of a property which is being considered for purchase. This service is less thorough than a building survey but provides reasonable detailed information at a slightly higher outlay than a basic valuation.
