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RICS Homebuyers Report
An economy report for houses, purpose built and converted flats, maisonettes and bungalows, to confirm any significant and urgent defects using a 'traffic-light' system, with a valuation.
The Homebuyer Report (2009) is in standardised format as set out by the RICS. If you want to find out more about the physical condition of the home you're buying a homebuyer's report is ideal. Without costing as much as a full building survey it will highlight any major problems and tell you what to look out for in the future.
A homebuyer's report includes more detail than a basic mortgage valuation. The report will also tell you about:
- any major problems with the building
- the general condition of the parts of the building that are reasonably accessible
- anything that could be expensive to fix in the future
- any suspected problems like timber infestation or damp that might need specialist advice
- an overall impression of services like water supply and drainage - testing these services isn't included though
Is it for me? A homebuyer's report is perfect when you're buying a home that looks in reasonable condition and isn't particularly old or run down.
Building Survey or Homebuyer Report? For further information on the differences between a Building Survey and a Homebuyer Report please read the "Choosing Between Surveys" pdf.
Contact us on 020 7100 7087 / 020 3355 2055 or email info@stonesurvey.com to obtain a quote.