Residential Surveying
RICS Homebuyer Reports
Key Features
Inspection of all visible elements by a local, qualified, Chartered Surveyor
Urgent, significant or routine maintenance repairs, ranked by Condition Ratings
The surveyor will advise of the mortgage ability of the property
Our estimate of rebuilding costs for Insurance reinstatement purposes
RICS Homebuyer Reports
The HomeBuyer Report is less detailed than the Building Survey but the interior and exterior of the property are still inspected. The surveyor will provide information as to the construction and general condition of the property, identify any risks and defects and highlight matters that need to be referred to your Legal Adviser.
This Report is more suitable for flats, bungalows and houses that are in a reasonable condition and of traditional construction.
The RICS Homebuyers report can be purchased with or without a valuation section.
Factors that can affect prices on all survey types are as follows:
If the building is listed, of a non-standard construction, dilapidated or very run down, size, number of outbuildings etc.
Building Survey
Key Features
Full details of property's construction, materials and uses
Photographs
Insurance reinstatement cost
Building Surveys do not include a valuation but we can include one for an extra cost
Building Survey
A Building Survey, also known as a structural survey is a customised service suitable for all residential properties.
This survey is recommended if your property is old, run down, of an unusual construction or if you are planning to carry out a renovation or conversion.
The survey can be tailored to your specific needs and both the interior and exterior of the property are inspected. The surveyor will identify any risks, defects or significant damage present. In addition, the surveyor will comment upon the damp proofing, drainage and inspect the insulation.
Photographs are included within the survey as required to describe defects found.
If the building is listed, of a non-standard construction, dilapidated or very run down, size, number of outbuildings etc.
Valuations
Key Features
Leasehold Valuation
Valuations for Tax purposes
Shared Equity Valuation
Freehold Valuation
What is it?
Whether you are purchasing a property, need a valuation for legal reasons or are unsure of the value of your home or assets, you may need a Valuation Report. All valuation reports include a professional value of the property and ensure that this is in line with the current market. The reports also identify any serious defects with the property and establish the re-instatement value for insurance purposes.
We do not currently provide valuations for lending, probate or court purposes.
"We approached Navas Associates as we needed a full survey on an older property we wanted to buy. We needed this done quickly. From the start we were dealt with in a friendly, efficient manner.
"The survey was organised very quickly, at a very competitive price, and the surveyor, Simon, even called us the same evening to give us some very comprehensive verbal feedback, which we really appreciated. Also good to be able to use a locally based firm, rather than an anonymous, faceless national company.
"We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Navas Associates!"
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