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Do you need a Home Buyers Survey? Which survey is the right choice?
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Homebuyer Report in West Harrow
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 West Harrow
The RICS Building Survey (often referred to as a Full Structural Survey in West Harrow) 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 West Harrow
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 choose a Full Structural Survey, Building Survey or HomeBuyer Report on a property in West Harrow and of the 3, which one would be cheaper?
The Full Structural Survey has been renamed a Building Survey and is basically the same the same survey.
If the West Harrow property is an apartment, or is an older property, or has been structurally modified, or is built of unusual materials, RICS advise the cheaper HomeBuyer Report.
If you are planning to do any major works, you should you book a Building Survey. This more detailed survey is not as cheap, however it will give a more detailed analysis of the West Harrow property's condition along with more detailed advice on defects as well as maintenance options .
If in doubt why not get an instant West Harrow Homebuyers Survey Quote on our site or call 0800 038 6667 to speak to our survey team.
What sort of issues will the West Harrow Surveyor look for on a smooth stucco regency home in West Harrow.
Stucco is really a sort of flat finish solid render. Normally stucco is applied to brick hardens to a flat surface, often then trowled to give the appearance of stone blocks. The coating is highly aesthetic and is common on some Victorian properties. Stucco is often problematic and Surveyors can detail potentially expensive to remedy problems such as water trapped behind paint which cannot escape leading to worsening damp issues
Another example of problems associated with stucco might be when water gets in beneath DPCs which results in the render detaching. Re-covering problems with stucco may be expensive as despite the craft being thousands of years old, the skills are getting rarer.
Are there any considerations I would need to check out when purchasing a home in West Harrow in conservation area ?
There are many thousands of conservation areas throughout the country that are designated and monitored by local authorities.
Home Buyers Surveys in West Harrow are required by RICS to have sufficient knowledge of local factors and any effect they have with the property and its value. Values will likely be more than prices outside the area as a result of them being unspoilt.
Property surveyors will tell you whether the building might be is so classified and Section I of your Homebuyer Report will recommend further enquiries are carried out as part of the legal process. Unconsented extensions to the property should be noted but these are really more a concern for your legal adviser.
If we are purchasing in West Harrow, what suggestions can you make for homes with English bond walls? What impact do West Harrow environmental conditions have?
Brick structures in West Harrow will be affected by various issues and defects, from lack of a damp proof course to cracks. One problem often found is damp and water damage resulting from gaps in uneven brickwork. A local builder should be able to assist. Call L A Brickwork, 12a Philbrick Crescent East, Rayleigh, SS6 9HQ on 01268 785041 for a quote for repair work.
West Harrow home purchasers may need to consider that a number of styles are found in many homes built in this country, and as such, repairs may be more involved than they appear.