Compare the Services
The main features of the HOMEBUYER Service are compared below with those of a Building Survey:
Compare the Services
| HOMEBUYER Survey & Valuation | Building Survey | |
| Type of property | Conventional houses, flats, bungalows, etc., in apparently reasonable condition. | Any residential or other property, in any condition. |
| Type of service | Economy package in standard form. | A detailed and comprehensive report that can be tailored to suit your needs. |
| Objects of service | To assist client to:
(i) make an informed judgement on whether or not to proceed; (ii) assess what would be a reasonable purchase price for the Property: (iii) assess all urgent and significant matters before exchanging contracts (in Scotland before concluding an offer). |
To provide client with:
(i) a detailed assessment of condition/construction of Property; and (ii) technical advice on problems and remedial works. |
| Special features | Focus on urgent and significant matters. | Comprehensive details of the Property’s construction, materials, uses and defects. |
| Valuation | Integral part of HOMEBUYER Service. | |
| Form of Report | Compact, fixed RlCS format. |
Compare the Services
Type of property
HOMEBUYER Survey & Valuation
Conventional houses, flats, bungalows, etc., in apparently reasonable condition.
Building Survey
Any residential or other property, in any condition.
Type of service
HOMEBUYER Survey & Valuation
Economy package in standard form.
Building Survey
A detailed and comprehensive report that can be tailored to suit your needs.
Objects of service
HOMEBUYER Survey & Valuation
To assist client to:
(i) make an informed judgement on whether or not to proceed;
(ii) assess what would be a reasonable purchase price for the Property:
(iii) assess all urgent and significant matters before exchanging contracts (in Scotland before concluding an offer).
Building Survey
To provide client with:
(i) a detailed assessment of condition/construction of Property; and
(ii) technical advice on problems and remedial works.
Special features
HOMEBUYER Survey & Valuation
Focus on urgent and significant matters.
Building Survey
Comprehensive details of the Property’s construction, materials, uses and defects.
Valuation
HOMEBUYER Survey & Valuation
Integral part of HOMEBUYER Service.
Form of Report
HOMEBUYER Survey & Valuation
Compact, fixed RlCS format.
