A RICS Homebuyer Report includes details
of:
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A clear and concise overview of the market
value, marketability, location, particular
features and general condition.
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Identification of those matters concerning
the value of the property which the surveyor
judges to be significant, or to require
urgent attention.
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A list of matters with probable legal
implications which clients should instruct
their Legal Advisors to include in their
enquiries.
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Useful advice on safety and maintenance
matters.
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Matters which should be investigated or
acted upon before legal commitment to
purchase.
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Results of damp testing on walls
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Any visible damage to timbers - including
woodworm and rot
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The condition of damp-proofing works,
insulation and drainage (though drains
aren’t tested).
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An overall impression of the services will
be given (but they will not be tested).
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Outbuildings such as garages will be
commented upon but only in respect of
serious defects.
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The site, boundaries, paths etc will be
reported upon in relation to special risks,
such as large nearby trees.
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The inspection will look at all reasonably
accessible parts of the property internally
and externally (from ground level or
publicly accessible areas) and comment
generally on their state of repair and
condition. The roof void will be entered
(where practicable) to enable the surveyor
to comment on the condition of the roof
structure.
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to view a sample Homebuyer Survey & Valuation
Report
RICS Homebuyer Service
The RICS HomeBuyer Service includes:
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An inspection of the property
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A report based on the inspection
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A valuation, which is part of the report
The surveyor who provides the RICS
HomeBuyer Service aims to give you professional
advice to help you to:
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make a reasoned and informed decision on
whether to go ahead with buying the
property;
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take account of any repairs or
replacements the property needs;
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consider what further advice you should
take before exchanging contracts (if the
property is in England, Wales, Northern
Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel
Islands) or concluding an offer (if the
property is in Scotland).
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to see a guide to the RICS Homebuyer Service
