Home Surveys & Valuation Reports
The RICS Homebuyers report aims to give you professional advice to help you to:
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make a reasoned and informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the property
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take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs
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consider what further advice you should take before exchanging contracts
It contains:
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the surveyor's professional opinion on the 'Market Value' of the property
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an insurance reinstatement figure for the property
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a list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property
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advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance
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issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions
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legal issues that need to be addressed before completing your conveyancing; and
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information on location, local environment and the recorded energy efficiency (where available).
The Report is in a standard format and includes;
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A Introduction to the report
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B About the inspection
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C Summary of the condition ratings
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D About the property
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E Outside of the property
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F Inside of the property
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G Services
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H Grounds (including shared areas for flats)
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I Issues for your legal advisers
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J Risks
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K Valuation
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L Surveyor's declaration
The RICS Home Survey and Valuation Report is provided by our Chartered Surveyors in Lincoln and surrounding areas.
An official publication on The RICS HomeBuyer Report and the HomeBuyer service is available to download here:
Download: Description of the RICS HBR Service
The RICS Homebuyer Report is reproduced with the permission of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which owns the copyright.
