What is the difference between a Homebuyer survey and a mortgage valuation?

When considering property acquisition, a range of survey options are at your disposal, each serving distinct roles. Navigating through mortgage surveys to building surveys, the challenge lies in discerning the specific survey suited to your needs.  Notably, there’s a considerable overlap in certain aspects among these surveys. Love Money reports an annual expenditure of up […]

Everything you need to know about residential building surveys

When you are looking to buy a new home, your to do list is long and the various costs involved in the process can mount up. However, there is one area where we strongly recommend you don’t cut corners, and that is when it comes to getting a full survey done. For most people, buying […]

How much does a building survey cost?

We all want to make sure we are spending our money wisely, and we also want to know that we are getting good value for our hard earned money. A building survey is a sound and prudent investment in your house buying process. But, do you go for a Level 2 or a Level 3 […]

5 benefits of choosing a RICS surveyor for your home survey

A RICS home survey is a type of property survey carried out by a surveyor who is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). RICS is a globally recognised professional body that sets standards for property professionals, including surveyors. Choosing a RICS home survey over a survey provided by a non-RICS trained […]