Which Survey Do I Need?

VALUATIONS; these tell you the value of a property having regard to market conditions. The state of repair of a property is considered when assessing value, but structural comment is limited.

Our RICS Registered Valuers are conversant with local markets. Whatever property you have we can provide an impartial professional opinion of its market value. We act for individual homeowners, purchasers, developers and lenders. Having viewed a property, we can appraise it by comparison to other property providing a report which will summarise the issues affecting its value.

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SURVEYS; these concentrate on providing a clear statement of the condition of a property. Sometimes survey reports can also include a valuation, but the emphasis is on confirming condition. Our qualified Building Surveyors advise clients on what they are buying and how to protect their interests. Vospers provide a wide range of survey types for both residential and commercial customers.

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Building Survey (Survey level 3)

This level of survey is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion based on a detailed assessment of the property. The service consists of a detailed surface inspection of the property, its services and the grounds.

A building survey identifies building methods and construction defects, providing early warning about possible future repairs. Each building survey is tailored to the individual building, having regard to the age and circumstances of the property and goes into greater detail than a standard home buyer’s survey.

When should you purchase a building survey?

• Before purchasing a large, run-down, or listed property
• Before purchasing a property that has been extensively modified or extended
• Before undergoing an extension or home renovation work on a property you own
• Before purchasing an older property, built with older techniques

Building surveys include a full description of visible construction faults as well as potentially hidden defects, with photographic evidence provided to support the findings. On conclusion of the survey, your surveyor will provide a written report, together with suggested maintenance/repair options, long-term implications if action is not taken, and how these issues could affect the property. Advice will also be provided about structural risks and serious safety concerns (e.g. risk of collapse, asbestos, or fire hazards). A reinstatement figure for insurance purposes is provided.

Commercial Surveys

Vospers provides a wide range of surveys for commercial purchasers, tenants or occupiers. Whether taking a lease and needing a condition survey or buying an investment property (possibly, also needing investment advice and valuation) our many years of providing commercial advice on the local regional and national stage, means we can tailor a survey to your requirements.

Find Out More

To discuss our range of valuation and surveys in person with one of our team, and for bespoke advice about the service best suited to your circumstances, please get in touch with one of our RICS Chartered Surveyors at your local Vospers office today.