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Surveys and Valuations

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You've seen the property, now what?

Offering.

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Hedges and fences, who is responsible?

Boundaries.
Building and Structural Surveys. Suitable for older properties, especially those that have had works and are unusual warranting a more in depth survey.
 

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You've made the offer and you thinking about building works?

Extending.
Loft Conversion

 RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation. Suitable for modern houses, the report is based upon a regular format.

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Once you have agreed a property purchase what next?

Purchase Procedure.
Building Inspections. A report based upon individual instructions to comment upon specific areas, which might include investigations of why damp is entering roof spaces; reasons for movement and comments upon works undertaken by builders.

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What does the solicitor do?

Conveyancing.

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How is the ownership of the property to be agreed?

Joint Ownership.
Valuations. There are many reasons for a valuation. To advise upon purchase price, to assess values for probate, will making or internal purposes.

 

Compare the main survey types.

The RICS Homebuyer v. The Building Survey.

 

Dilapidation Surveys. A scheduled report mainly for leasehold property where the tenant takes over the full repairing obligations of a building that is in a certain condition that warrants legally confirming. The reports address mattersat any time during the lease. Most importantly for the tenant to have prior to taking over the property.

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Check it out

The precise property boundaries.

Any shared rights of access or easements.

Any structural alterations carried out comply with building regulations and has planning consent been obtained if necessary.

Any guarantees for treatment of damp or woodworm, a new roof and so on.

Any confusion over ownership.

Any sitting tenants.

   
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