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RICS Home Buyer’s Survey


For most people, buying a home is the largest financial investment they will make. As with any major financial decision, it’s crucial to minimise risks wherever possible. While you can’t foresee market fluctuations, a Home Buyer’s Survey allows buyer’s to raise their awareness of any defects that might exist or maintenance obligations they might need to be aware of. Many homebuyers don’t fully grasp the purpose and importance of obtaining a survey before purchasing a house. A Homebuyer’s Survey can be focused at three elevating levels of scrutiny and cost, to help you make considered decisions pre-purchase. For level 1, a Chartered […]

5 Common Issues Found During a Home Survey in 2024


For most people, buying a home is the largest financial investment they will make. As with any major financial decision, it’s crucial to minimise risks wherever possible. While you can’t foresee market fluctuations, a Homebuyer’s Survey allows buyers to uncover any hidden defects in the property. Many homebuyers don’t fully grasp the purpose and importance of obtaining a survey before purchasing a house. A Homebuyer’s Survey identifies issues that could cost thousands in repairs down the road. Here are five of the most common house survey problems people have to face: 1. Dampness Damp is one of the most common […]

A loose brick found during a home survey

What is included in a RICS Homebuyer Survey? 


A RICS homebuyer survey is a survey carried out by a RICS registered surveyor. They are available for people looking to purchase a property. They provide information on the property to aid with purchasing decisions and can help to find issues with the property that could lead to complications. In terms of what is actually included in a survey depends on which level you opt for.  What are the different levels of RICS building surveys?  There are 3 different levels of building surveys for homes offered by RICS certified surveyors. These are:  Level 1 – This is also known as […]

Level 2 RICS homebuyer survey