RICS Level 2 Survey Report

A RICS Level 2 Survey without valuation (previously known as a Homebuyers report) is a visual inspection of the property to evaluate the overall condition of the building and highlight any obvious defects. 

This type of report would be recommended for relatively newer properties such as post-1960s, smaller homes, have had no structural alterations and properties in a visually good condition.

During the RICS Level 2 Survey, a visual check to the majority of the accessible areas within the property and externally.  The report will help the buyer make a reasoned and informed judgement on whether or not to proceed with the purchase.

• Provide basic information about the fabric of the property.
• Discover issues that need urgent attention.
• Discover issues that need further investigation.
• Help you decide whether you require further advice before committing to a purchase.

It is very important to remember the following points.

• Once you’ve bought the property, it’s yours, flaws and all. The previous owners won’t be liable if they had no knowledge of any problems, and you’ll still have a tough time even if they did, so you’ll save time and money by having all the information you need upfront.
• A bank valuation is not a survey, people often get confused between mortgage valuations and surveys. A mortgage valuation just assesses whether or not the property is a good investment for your lender. They’ll only look at a few basic factors, most of the time it’ll be a quick assessment of the age, location and building type. 
• No one else will care if you’re stuck with a £5000 bill for a new roof. 
• The survey report is for your benefit, not the seller, not the agent, Yours.

When you are ready to book an RICS Level 2 Survey just contact us, we will then ask you for some basic information about you and the property you're buying. Then leave the rest to us!