D B & A RICS Homebuyers

This service has been developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as an economy survey in a standard format. It comprises a reasonably detailed inspection of the property with a concise report based on the inspection, including a Valuation.

The report concentrates on:

Significant and urgent matters
Matters requiring further investigation
Features which affect value
General condition
Current Market Value
Insurance Valuation
Points for your Legal Adviser

The report is provided in an easy to follow layout. The objective is to provide professional advice to assist you in making a reasoned and informed judgement on whether or not to proceed with the purchase. The report will also help you decide if the property is reasonably priced, and will highlight any major drawbacks.

The report will give clear advice as to any decisions or actions that should be taken before contracts are exchanged.

It is important to remember that this is a standardised report and is not suitable for all properties. We would recommend this report for properties falling within the following parameters:

Built after 1880/1900
Up to 4 (or 5 bedrooms if modern)
Of traditional construction
In reasonable condition
Not substantially altered or extended

For larger or older properties, or those with known defects, we would recommend a Building Survey.