RICS Home Survey Level 2
What is an RICS Level 2 Home Survey?
An RICS Level 2 Home Survey, previously called a ‘Home Buyer Report’, is a detailed visual inspection of the property.
This survey provides an account of the property’s condition and highlights significant problems with straightforward ‘traffic light’ ratings. It focuses on urgent or significant defects that may affect the value of the property.
When should you choose an RICS Level 2 Survey?
This report is suitable for conventional properties that are in reasonable condition, built from common building materials and that do not have multiple alterations or extensions.
What's included in a Level 2 Home Survey?
- Clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that require varying degrees of attention
- A list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property
- Issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions
- Information on location, local environment and the recorded energy efficiency (where available)
- A summary of the risks to the condition of the building and other matters including; guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers
- Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance
- An insurance reinstatement figure for the property (additional service)
- Our surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘Market Value’ of the property (additional service)
Report by a
chartered surveyor
Simple rating system
with no jargon
Talk through your report
with our surveyor
Additional Services
The following services are available as additions to your RICS Home Survey Level 2. Our bespoke service enables us to tailor your home survey to ensure that you a confident that you have all of the information you need when purchasing your property.
Market Valuation
Insurance Reinstatement Valuation
Insurance Reinstatement Valuation
Our Surveyor's opinion on the Market Value of your home so that you can be confident that you are paying the right price for the property your are purchasing.
Insurance Reinstatement Valuation
Insurance Reinstatement Valuation
Insurance Reinstatement Valuation
This is the cost to rebuild the property if it were totally destroyed. This figure is required by your insurance company to ensure you have the sufficient Building Insurance cover.
Book a Level 2 Survey
Get in touch via the link below and a member of our friendly team will call you to discuss your requirements.
We will provide you with a quotation and further information on the services available.
Charles Francis & Associates Surveying
90 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AU
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