Council tax house valuations
What to do if you think your house is in the wrong council tax band.
Read entryHistory of House Prices
How to go about tracking down historical house prices for your property.
Read entryInstructing a Surveyor
Once your offer has been accepted, a survey is required to assess the property’s condition and value. Your mortgage lender will require at least a basic…
Read entryGeneral maintenance repairs – a checklist
Your home is likely to be your biggest investment, so it’s important to maintain it to a good standard. Here’s a checklist of things to keep an eye on and nip potential problems in the bud.
Read entryValuation Report
By law, all building societies are required to carry out a valuation on a property before making a mortgage offer. Although this does not apply to…
Read entryHomebuyer’s Report
This type of survey is designed for particular types of homes, defined by the RICS (www.rics.org.uk) as “conventional in type and construction” and “apparently in reasonable…
Read entryChoosing a Survey or Valuation
We would always advise that you instruct the most comprehensive survey your budget can afford. Buying a home is full of potential pitfalls and therefore, it…
Read entryBuilding Survey
The Building Survey is suitable for all residential properties and provides a detailed report on the construction and condition of the property. Because the level of…
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