A guide to the types of home survey available when purchasing a property. From arranging a home survey to instructing a chartered surveyor to conduct a valuation, homebuyer survey and valuation or a buildings survey - our guide will help you to understand the options.
A home survey can be expensive, but it may save you hundreds or thousands of pounds. We list the considerations behind employing a building surveyor for your new home.
reallymoving.com recommends RICS Chartered Surveyors. We explain why, and the advantages to using a RICS trained surveyor. Look out for the term 'Regulated by RICS'.
Detailed information on the contents of a Building Survey from RICS Chartered Surveyors.
reallymoving.com explain what a Homebuyer Survey and Valuation (HSV) is, and what information your surveyor will include.
The new HomeBuyers Report is explained. It will replace the existing Homebuyers Survey and Valuation at the end of 2009.
Quick guide to the different surveys - Lenders valuations / Home Buyers Report and Valuation / Building Surveys