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Do you need a Home Buyers Survey? Which survey is the right choice?
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Homebuyer Report in Olney
The Homebuyer Report is the best choice if planning to purchase a home made of conventional materials i.e. brick & tile, in reasonable order and built in the last 100 years. Find out more
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Building Survey in Olney
The RICS Building Survey (often referred to as a Full Structural Survey in Olney) will also be carried out by a MRICS or FRICS accredited surveyor and is more exhaustive. Choose this for non standard property such as thatched or older homes. Find out more
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Property Valuation Report in Olney
This is an independent chartered surveyor valuation of the property. This is typically chosen by mortgage free buyers or someone requiring a formal valuation e.g. matrimonial dispute. Find out more
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Should I book a HomeBuyer Report, Full Structural Survey or Building Survey on a property in Olney and which is the cheapest?
The Full Structural Survey has been updated to a Building Survey, however it is basically the same the same.
If the Olney property is an apartment, or was built before 1900, or has been structurally altered, or is of non standard construction, RICS advise a cheaper HomeBuyer Report.
If you are planning to do any alterations, RICS recommend you choose a Building Survey. The Building Survey is not as cheap however it does give a thorough analysis of the Olney property's general condition in addition to information on defects as well as maintenance options .
If in doubt why not get a Olney Home Survey Quote on our site or call us 0800 038 6667 to speak to our survey team.

Does a Building survey in Olney include a valuation and reinstatement cost estimate (including costs for professional fees) and how is it calculated?
The Homebuyer Report contains a valuation and a reinstatement cost as an integral part of the report. To ascertain an accurate value estimate your surveyor will relate to experience of property in Olney and other considerations about the property for instance: state of repair.
The surveyor will also consider materials used and draw upon key assumptions like it is connected to mains services.
A Building survey won't include a valuation as standard. A valuation can, however, be added for a small additional fee. Alternatively a Property Valuation Report (PVR) can be carried out. The valuation is also on the basis that there is an absence of any expensive legal issues e.g. no laws are broken by use of property. Such concerns will be clarified by your conveyancing solicitor.
Further area conjectures, for example water and drainage connectivity, are made in addition to local environmental problems like flightpaths, which will also be factored in.

The vendor has mentioned there is a risk of asbestos pipe insulation situated in the property. What is asbestos and does the Olney home survey report on it?
Asbestos is a dangerous fibrous structured mineral. The 3 main types are Blue, Brown and White are often building materials e.g. central heating flues. Its use is widespread, for example - as it has very good fire retarding qualities and it may be found in garage roofs. Technically all forms (including white) are deadly and may lead to lung cancer or scarring of the lung following prolonged exposure.
If discovered, one must be careful not to remove the asbestos and expert advice must be taken ASAP. Never endeavour to disturb it yourself. Olney Surveyors will not test for asbestos as part of the survey. Surveyors will mention potential asbestos and will recommend relevant tests.

Should we upgrade to full structural survey prior to acquiring a modified regency live work apartment near Olney?
Structural surveys are now known as Building Surveys. If you are buying an unusual property e.g. a period apartment in Olney - this is the most suitable selection of survey to complete. A HomeBuyer Report is enough if investigating a 60 year old or less unmodified property assembled from typical construction materials i.e. brick and tile. Shortly after a thorough inspection of the inside and outside of the main building and permanent outbuildings, a formal report will be posted and emailed to the buyer running through comprehensive and crucial information in relation to the materials used for the construction of the house. There will be certain limitations with any survey because a surveyor is not able to force or open up the fabric of the Olney apartment e.g. moving heavy furniture. This page for more about survey specifics.