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Survey Staff, Coventry

Property purchase is a big undertaking and its makes sense to have a detailed survey carried out on your behalf by a Chartered Surveyor. Don't forget that the building society is basically only concerned that the property provides security for the loan and therefore does not carry out a detailed inspection.

We are an independent firm with many years experience. We can advise on all aspects of your property purchase, pointing out any faults and allowing you peace of mind.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS ?

RICS HOMEBUYERS' SURVEY AND VALUATION
The RICS HomeBuyers' Survey is in a standard format designed specifically as an economy service.

It is intended only for particular types of properties; houses, flats, maisonettes and bungalows which are;

Conventional in type and construction

Apparently in reasonable condition

It focuses on essentials; defects and problems which are urgent or significant and thus have an effect on the value of the property. Because of the practical limits on the type of property and the scope of its coverage, the HomeBuyers' service is priced mid-range, more expensive than a mortgage valuation but less than a building survey.

Our main objective in providing the service is to assist the prospective home buyer to

Make a reasonable and informed judgement to proceed or not to proceed with the purchase.

Assess whether or not the property is a reasonable purchase at the agreed price.

Be clear what decisions and actions should be taken before contracts are exchanged.

The surveyor also gives his or her professional opinion on the particular features of the property which effect its present value or may effect its future marketability.

STRUCTURAL/BUILDING SURVEYS
This is the more detailed of the two types of private survey.

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A building survey is suitable for all residential properties and provides a full picture of their construction and condition. This is likely to be required if a property is, for example, of unusual construction, is dilapidated or has been extensively altered - or where a major conversion or renovation is planned. It is usually tailored to the clients
individual requirements. A Building Survey is more comprehensive than a Homebuyers report and includes extensive technical information on construction and materials as well as details of the whole range of defects, major to minor.

A Valuation is only provided as an extra by agreement.

VALUATIONS
Our Surveying Department is able to draw upon the market knowledge of our
extensive estate agency expertise and apply this to professional valuations for various purposes including mortgage/lending, probate and matrimonial purposes and development site approvals. Cartwright Marston are panel valuers for many of the country's mortgage lenders.

PRE-SALE VENDOR'S SURVEYS
We offer a pre-sale survey at a competitive/realistic price. This survey will be similar to an RICS HomeBuyers Survey and Valuation Report and will highlight significant items of repair.
For further advice and a competitive quote contact Cartwright Marston Valuation on 02476 350700.