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1. Questions to Ask for a Survey: 10 Key Checks
A mortgage valuation isn't a substitute for a proper RICS survey. It tells the lender whether the property provides acceptable security for the loan. It doesn't give you a detailed...
2. Energy Performance Survey Explained for London Buyers
Most buyers are told to check the energy performance survey and move on if the rating looks respectable. That's poor advice. There's no formal document called an energy performance survey....
3. Schedule of Condition Party Wall Guide
You've got a basement extension planned in Forest Hill, or perhaps underpinning works next door in a Victorian terrace in Lewisham. Your neighbour says there are already cracks in the...
4. What Is House Valuation and How It Actually Works
You've accepted an offer, your lender has asked for information, or a solicitor has mentioned probate. Someone then asks, “What's the house worth?” That sounds like a simple question, but...
5. How Long Does a Homebuyers Survey Take in the UK
From booking to receiving the written report, a homebuyers survey commonly takes 2 to 4 weeks. The inspection itself usually takes 2 hours to a full day, followed by 3...