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Secure Your Home with a Homebuyer Survey

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Why a Homebuyer Survey is Essential

If you are buying your next property with a mortgage, a mortgage lenders valuation survey is usually required. This is a limited check on the property carried out by your mortgage lender to ensure it is worth the money they are lending to you. A mortgage valuation survey is for the benefit of the lender, not the home buyer/owner, and it won’t include the same level of detail as an independent survey. There may be problems in the property that would be costly to put right but are unlikely to appear in the mortgage lenders valuation report/survey. This is why it is important that you get an independent survey completed by a suitably qualified and registered surveyor.

Uncover hidden defects

A detailed Homebuyer Survey identifies potential structural issues, damp issues, subsidence and many other costly defects that might not be visible during a standard viewing. Early detection can save unforeseen costs. 

Negotiate with confidence

Armed with your detailed Survey report, you can gain valuable leverage to negotiate the purchase price or request a seller to rectify any issues before completion. This ensures you pay a fair price for the property's true condition.

Avoid future costs or issues

Knowing the true condition of your potential Home helps you budget for necessary repairs and maintenance from the outset. It helps prevent unexpected financial burdens and gives you peace of mind in your investment. 

JGL Associates Homebuyer Survey: What We Cover

Structural Integrity: Visual inspection of walls, and structural elements, ensure they appear as they should.

Roof Condition: Inspection of roofing materials, gutters, fascias, and chimney stacks.

Damp & Timber Issues: Identification of damp penetration, rot, and woodworm infestations.

Services (Electrical, Plumbing): Visual inspection of accessible service installations and drainage.

Boundary Checks: Examination of boundaries, outbuildings, and overall site condition.

Legal Considerations: Highlighting potential legal implications for your solicitor to investigate.

Our Simple Survey Process

Quotation

Provide us with some basic details about the property, and we will give you a clear and competitive quote

Survey

Our Surveyor visits the property to conduct your homebuyer survey, assessing all the key areas

Report

We deliver your report, highlighting any issues and providing clear advice where appropriate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Homebuyer Survey?

Our Homebuyers survey gives homebuyers essential information about the condition of a property. Our homebuyers survey is best for traditionally built homes which were built after 1900. A homebuyers survey is an essential report for all property buyers. Properties suitable for a homebuyers survey should be in a reasonable condition.

How long does it take?

Typically, a Homebuyer Survey takes between 2-4 hours to complete the on-site inspection. The full report is usually delivered within 3-5 working days after the inspection, depending on the complexity of the property and our workload, but we will advise on timescales before engaging. 

What's the cost?

The cost of a Homebuyer Survey varies based on factors such as property size, location, and the surveyor's fees. It's best to get a personalised quote, but generally, they are more affordable than a full Building Survey while still offering significant detail. The average cost of a Homebuyer Survey in Liverpool is £500, however, this figure is not a quotation and a personalised fee quote will be provided before engagement. 

When should I get one?

It's highly recommended to get a Homebuyer Survey as soon as your offer on a property has been accepted. This allows you to uncover potential issues before you are legally committed to the purchase, giving you leverage for negotiation or even the option to withdraw if serious problems are found.

Ready to Book Your Homebuyer Survey?

Ensure your future home is thoroughly inspected by experts. Our Homebuyer Survey provides peace of mind, identifying any potential issues before you commit. Don't leave your biggest investment to chance.

JGL Associates is a trading name of JGLA SURVEYING LTD

Company number: 16115097

Registered address: 1 Crawford Close, Liverpool, L12 4YU

0151 272 1985

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