Short Valuations
Undertaken on behalf of mortgage lenders, valuations are a limited check on the property that ensures the property is of the value they are lending you.
It's likely to be less specific than a survey, which is why we recommend carrying out a more detailed survey before buying a home.
RICS Home Buyer Reports
Also known as Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports (HSV), these are standardised reports set out by the RICS for conventional properties built in the last decade - of an average size and reasonable condition.
This involves:
Full Building Surveys
Building surveys are the most comprehensive inspection of a property. As with HSV's they look at the condition of the property, but also look at:
This does not include a valuation, although your surveyor can offer this service separately if required.
We also undertake:
Professional surveys, valuations and RICS Homebuyer Reports.