Home Buyers Survey in Bryncoch

Should I select a Full Structural Survey, RICS Level 3 Survey or RICS Level 2 Survey on a house in Bryncoch and which one would be the cheapest?

The Full Structural Survey has been renamed by RICS as a RICS Level 3 Survey, however it is essentially the same level of survey.

If the Bryncoch property is a flat, or is a period property, or has been structurally modified, or is of non standard construction (i.e. not brick and tile), RICS advise the cheaper RICS Level 2 Survey.

If you are thinking about whether to do any significant alterations, RICS recommend you choose a RICS Level 3 Survey instead. This survey is not as cheap however it does provide you with a more detailed analysis of the Bryncoch property's state of repair in addition to advice on defects , repairs and maintenance options .

For more details get a Bryncoch Survey Quote or call us 0800 022 4428 to speak to one of our advisers.

There is a detached property in SA10 for £180, 203. What things does a local surveyor consider when calculating house prices in Bryncoch ?

There is a near endless list of things which could affect property values like the structural condition of the building or the quality of the bathroom and fittings. As an indicator, one can try to compare with prices achieved in Bryncoch at the same time for comparable properties.

This means house prices recorded between Jul and Oct 2012 was £152, 903, which is £27, 300 less than the selling price. The combined house/flat average was £151, 588. 67, Brookfield, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA10 7EH a detached property was sold in the last 3 months for £169, 950 .

The most reliable way to get an accurate home valued is to get a RICS Level 2 Survey which includes a Property Valuation Report (PVR) as standard. A RICS chartered surveyor will be part of the Valuer Registration Scheme.

A RICS surveyor will visit the property as well as factoring in the multiple things affecting the value of property.

Will a qualified RICS surveyor examine the condition or the safety of the gas mains supply?

Your RICS chartered surveyor will locate and visually survey any easily accessible parts of the gas system. The surveyor will look at gas heaters where relevant, in addition to gas connected appliances/installations for example - ventilation of flue (if blocked). A Bryncoch qualified surveyor won't remove the external fittings and won't do any tests of any kind on the system or appliances. Needless to say, gas can be deadly, should there be any concerns relating to gas installations, contact a gas safe engineer immediately.

Gas Safe Register firms in Bryncoch include HP Heating & Plumbing of 1 Dol Werdd, Waunceirch, Neath, West Glamorgan Tel. 07966 256518 and Michael John Preece of 5 Charles Street, Skewen, Neath, West Glamorgan Tel. 07721882552.

When I viewed the period property I am meaning to move into it looked like there are doubts as to then safety of the electrical system; does the surveyor write anything on electrical system condition?

During a RICS Level 2 Survey in Bryncoch the home surveyor should usually report on the electrical system if it appears that the electrics are in a dangerous condition. A Home surveyor should also potential areas for concern such as inspecting the state of any fitted appliances e.g. storage radiators or reporting on the condition of a representative sample of the range of light fittings and switch gear. Ascertaining the whereabouts of any documents from the most recent Periodic Inspection Report conducted by a suitably qualified electrician should form part of the survey in Bryncoch.

The IEE strongly advise a Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) be completed every 10 years (or every 5 if letting out).