Question 1

What is a RICS HomeBuyer Report?

Accepted Answer

A RICS Homebuyer report is a detailed visual inspection of the property. A RICS Homebuyer report provides an account of the property’s condition and highlights significant problems with easy to understand ‘traffic light’ ratings. A RICS Homebuyer report survey focuses on urgent or significant defects that require immediate attention and problems which may affect the value of the property. A RICS Homebuyer report can also be referred to as a Level Two Survey or a Homebuyer report. You should choose a RICS Homebuyer Report to understand the condition of conventional houses, flats or bungalows that are built from common building materials and are in reasonable condition.

Question 2

When Should You Choose a RICS Homebuyer Report?

Accepted Answer

This report is suitable for conventional houses, flats or bungalows that are built from common building materials and are in reasonable condition.

Question 3

How Much Does A RICS Homebuyer Report Cost?

Accepted Answer

RICS Homebuyer surveys start at a cost of £450 on average, including a property valuation as standard. They can rise up to £1,100 depending on the value of the property being purchased. See our handy table for a summary of the cost of a RICS Homebuyer Report survey report, according to the value of your property & find out how much your RICS Homebuyer Report will cost.

Question 4

What Does A RICS Homebuyer Report Cost?

Accepted Answer

RICS Homebuyer reports start at a cost of £450 on average, including a property valuation as standard. They can rise up to £1,100 depending on the value of the property being purchased. See our handy table for a summary of the cost of a RICS Homebuyer Report survey report, according to the value of your property & find out how much your RICS Homebuyer Report will cost.

Question 5

What Does A RICS Homebuyer Survey Cost?

Accepted Answer

RICS Homebuyer surveys start at a cost of £450 on average, including a property valuation as standard. They can rise up to £1,100 depending on the value of the property being purchased. See our handy table for a summary of the cost of a RICS Homebuyer Report survey report, according to the value of your property & find out how much your RICS Homebuyer Report will cost.

Question 6

What is a HomeBuyer Report?

Accepted Answer

A Homebuyer report is a detailed visual inspection of the property. A Homebuyer report provides an account of the property’s condition and highlights significant problems with easy to understand ‘traffic light’ ratings. A Homebuyer report survey focuses on urgent or significant defects that require immediate attention and problems which may affect the value of the property. A Homebuyer report can also be referred to as a Level Two Survey or a RICS Homebuyer report. You should choose a Homebuyer Report to understand the condition of conventional houses, flats or bungalows that are built from common building materials and are in reasonable condition.

Question 7

What’s included in a HomeBuyer Report?

Accepted Answer

A Homebuyer report includes 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. It summarises the risks to the condition of the building; and other matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers & our surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘Market Value’ of the property. It also includes an insurance reinstatement figure for the property, a list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property & advice on repairs & ongoing maintenance work that needs to be done on the property. It will highlight issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions in the future and provide information on location, local environment & the recorded energy efficiency (where available).

Question 8

What’s included in a RICS HomeBuyer Report?

Accepted Answer

A RICS Homebuyer report includes 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. It summarises the risks to the condition of the building; and other matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers & our surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘Market Value’ of the property. It also includes an insurance reinstatement figure for the property, a list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property & advice on repairs & ongoing maintenance work that needs to be done on the property. It will highlight issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions in the future and provide information on location, local environment & the recorded energy efficiency (where available).

Question 9

What’s included in a HomeBuyer Survey?

Accepted Answer

A Homebuyer survey includes 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. It summarises the risks to the condition of the building; and other matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers & our surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘Market Value’ of the property. It also includes an insurance reinstatement figure for the property, a list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property & advice on repairs & ongoing maintenance work that needs to be done on the property. It will highlight issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions in the future and provide information on location, local environment & the recorded energy efficiency (where available).

Question 10

What’s included in a RICS HomeBuyer Survey?

Accepted Answer

A RICS Homebuyer survey includes 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. It summarises the risks to the condition of the building; and other matters including guarantees, planning and building control issues for your legal advisers & our surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘Market Value’ of the property. It also includes an insurance reinstatement figure for the property, a list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property & advice on repairs & ongoing maintenance work that needs to be done on the property. It will highlight issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions in the future and provide information on location, local environment & the recorded energy efficiency (where available).

Property Price:	Customer Fees (inc. VAT)
£0 - £100K	£450
£100K - £150K	£450
£150K - £200K	£500
£200K - £250K	£500
£250K - £300K	£500
£300K - £350K	£600
£350K - £400K	£600
£400K - £450K	£600
£450K - £500K	£650
£500K - £600K	£650
£600K - £700K	£700
£700K - £750K	£750
£750K - £800K	£750
£800K - £900K	£800
£900K - £1 Million	£850
£1 Million - £1.25 Million	£950
£1.25 Million - £1.5 Million	£1,000
£1.5 Million - £2 Million	£1,100

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