Filling in the short form below will instantly give you a set of estimates for a Homebuyer Report (Previously called a Homebuyer Survey & Valuation, HSV) on your property. This set of prices will come directly from Building Surveyors who cover the local area. You will also be provided with their full contact details, all within less than a second. You can then contact them directly and compare prices and service. Should you wish to place an order you would deal with them directly. There is no middle man.
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We will provide you with a multiple list of suppliers who cover your area. In addition to providing their full contact details, where possible we will also provide a list of initial estimates. This information is given instantly in your web browser. You will then be able to contact any of these suppliers directly. In addition we will forward your contact details to each of these suppliers so that they can contact you directly should they wish to. Please note that although we forward your contact details to each supplier who covers your area, your details are not provided to any other third parties. You will receive a feedback email from us, in approximately three weeks time, but after that we will not use your contact details again.
The new Home Buyer Report is a standard format inspection and report carried out by a Chartered Surveyor who is licensed for this service with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The RICS launched the new report format in July 2009. From 1 April 2010, the previous Homebuyer Survey & Valuation (HSV) report format is withdrawn. The RICS says the new format is an improvement on the old HSV format in as much as it is easier to read, more streamlined and generally more consumer friendly. It is less comprehensive than a Building Survey but more comprehensive than a simple Valuation.
According to the RICS the benefits of the new Homebuyer Report (HBR) are:
A clear layout which is easy to understand so that you will quickly find the details you need. Reference to the energy performance of the property, as recorded in the Energy Performance Certificate, bringing the report up to date. Colour coded condition ratings make it easier to interpret the condition of various elements of the property.
Please complete the form above, with details about your property. You will then be presented with a set of estimates for a Homebuyer Report from a number of Chartered Surveyors. You will be given their contact details and they will be given your contact details. This is done instantly and there is no delay. You can then contact each other quickly and efficiently. There is no middle man involved and the prices tend to be very competitive. Before selecting a possible supplier you should ensure that they have satisfactory qualifications, accreditation, experience and insurance.
If your prospective new home is an old building or one that is in need of refurbishment, then instead of a Homebuyer Report you may wish to consider getting a full Building Survey which is a more comprehensive report.
Your Building Society or Finance provider may commission a Valuation report. This slimmed down report can be very useful but it should be noted that it is produced more for the lender, rather than the purchaser, and may not necessarily contain the detail that you require.
Click for advice on the differences between surveys to find out which type of survey might be appropriate for your property.
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