A Home Buyer Survey & Valuation (HSV) is a mid price, mid range survey. Choose this report if you would like more extensive information whilst buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.
A HSV includes details of;
- Clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that require varying degrees of attention
- A summary of the risks to the condition of the building
- Matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers
- The surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘Market Value’ of the property
- An insurance reinstatement figure for the property
- A list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property
- Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance
- Issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions
- Legal issues that need to be addressed before completing your conveyance
- Information on location, local environment and the recorded energy efficiency (where available)