RICS<\/u><\/a> building survey before purchasing any property.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), only 20% of home buyers carry out an independent survey before buying a home.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>
This is although buying a home can be the biggest investment of a lifetime for many.<\/b><\/p>
However, with many people spending hours or minutes looking through a potential new home before making an offer, it’s even more important to get professional advice on the condition of your property.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>
This will avoid any complex situations or unexpected shocks that you might have to experience once you move into your new home.<\/b><\/p>
\u00a0If a potential buyer is only looking to know the value of the property, it is a good idea to request an RICS valuation report.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>
This report will provide a more accurate market value of the property compared to a mortgage survey.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>
There are three levels of home inspection that report on the condition of the home.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>- RICS Level 1 – Property Condition Report.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>
- RICS Level 2 – HomeBuyers Report.<\/b><\/li>
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