Residential Surveys
Trafford Surveyors provides comprehensive and professional surveying services such
as mortgage valuations, homebuyers reports and building surveys. An overview of each service and sample reports
are provided below:
An Open Market Valuation is not a survey. It is a limited check on the property that your mortgage lender
carries out to ensure it's worth the money they're lending you and is the minimum requirement for lending purposes.
If there are problems with the property, they will not appear in the valuation report which is why a survey is
always recommended prior to any property purchase.
Sample report - Open Market Valuation
The Homebuyer Survey and Valuation (HSV), also known as a Homebuyer's Report, is suitable for conventional properties
built within the last 50 years and in a reasonable state of repair. The survey concentrates on urgent matters needing
attention and is not generally suitable for properties in need of renovation. It also provides you with a valuation
which can be used for lending purposes.
Sample report - Homebuyers survey
A Building Survey inspects all accessible areas of the property and will deal with any particular concerns you have
about the property. It is a comprehensive inspection which can be adapted to suite your particular needs (agreed
between you and your surveyor prior to the inspection). This survey is suitable for all properties including
those in a poor condition or in need of renovation and gives a guideline budget for repairs.
It does not provide a valuation however this can provided separately if required.
Sample report - Building Survey
If you are still unsure which survey you require, have a look at
the following document for further help:
Choosing between surveys
This helpful guide has been provided by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to assist home buyers
make an informed decision about the most suitable type of survey for their needs.
Please contact us if you require further assistance or advice.
