About this guide
Property surveys are vital when it comes to choosing a house. When you're buying a house, you’ll need to hire a chartered surveyor to organise a house survey and present you with a report on the property’s condition. Compare My Move have created this guide on surveying to bring you everything you need to know.
1. What is a Chartered Surveyor?
A Chartered Surveyor is a highly trained and experienced property professional who assesses the quality of a property for defects, future issues or problems.Read this article2. What is a Property Survey?
Learn what a property survey is and why it’s essential to have one when you’re buying a house or flat.Read this article3. How to Find a RICS Surveyor
Need to Find a RICS Surveyor when buying a house? This guide will help you with your search for a trusted and verified chartered surveyor, from when you’ll need to start looking to where to find the best surveyor.Read this article4. How Much Does a House Survey Cost in 2023?
House survey costs can vary depending on the type. In 2023, a UK house survey costs between £290-£1,390, depending on the survey you need and the value of the property.Read this article5. Do I Need a Survey When Buying a House?
Find out if you need a survey when buying a house and how to find a property surveyor near you.Read this article6. Who Organises a Survey When Buying a House?
Confused on who organises a survey when buying or selling a house? Throughout the majority of the UK, it’s up to the buyer to organise their own survey when buying a house. The seller may also want to arrange a survey to compare reports, but overall, whoever requests the survey must organise it.Read this article7. House Surveys - What Type of Survey Do I Need?
Moving home and not sure what survey you need? Compare my move's house guides walks you through the type of house survey you'll require depending on the age and condition of the property you're buying.Read this article8. What is a Condition Report (Level 1 Survey)?
A RICS Condition Report (Level 1 Survey) is a type of property survey that provides a basic overview of a property’s condition and the risks it may contain. It is the cheapest but least thorough survey type available.Read this article9. What is a RICS Homebuyers Survey? (Level 2)
A RICS HomeBuyers Survey, now known as a Level 2 Survey, will reveal any damage or repair work needed on a property before you buy it. Compare My Move explains what the homebuyers survey covers and the costs of a homebuyer survey.Read this article10. What is a Building Survey?
A Building Survey, now known as a Home Survey Level 3, will provide you with a detailed report on the structure and condition of the property you are buying.Read this article11. What is a Structural Survey?
A Structural Survey is designed to assess a property’s structure. Whether you’re planning a renovation or it’s been recommended after a property survey, a Structural Survey will give you an idea of any structural issues.Read this article12. The Home Report: Sellers Survey in Scotland
A Home Report is the document the seller of a property is legally required to produce in Scotland when putting it on the market. It will have been written by a RICS certified surveyor and must be made available to all potential buyers.Read this article13. What is a Single Survey?
A Single Survey makes up one-third of the Home Report which is legally required when selling a house in Scotland. A Single Survey is a Level 2 Homebuyers Survey and Valuation (HSV) equivalent survey which includes a valuation of the property.Read this article14. Grade I and Grade II Listed Buildings Explained
Looking at buying a grade 2 listed building? The following guide covers everything you need to know about grade 1 and grade 2 listed buildings.Read this article15. What is a Listed Building Survey?
For those purchasing a property of historical or architectural importance you will require a Listed Building Survey. Compare My Move explain all you need to know about the Listed Building Survey, including the process and cost.Read this article16. How Long Does a Survey Take on a House?
Find out how long it takes to have a survey on a house and compare property surveyors near you.Read this article17. What Does a Surveyor Do and Look For?
Building surveyors, are experts in structural and property issues. The can examine all visible aspects inside and outside the property you're buying to highlight issues or potential future risksRead this article18. Questions to Ask Your Property Surveyor
Here is a list of 10 key questions to ask your surveyor before and after a survey to ensure you understand the results and what it means for the future of your property. To make things easier, Compare My Move has compiled a list of useful questions to help you find the perfect surveyor for you.Read this article19. What Are Common House Survey Problems?
What are Common House Survey problems? From asbestos to flat roofs, Compare My Move explores the most common issues found in property surveys, including the costs of remedial action.Read this article20. What to Do After Bad House Survey Results
Compare My Move explores the next steps you should take after receiving bad results from a property survey on your new home. We include who to talk to, the steps available to you and what to do to remedy the situation to help you move forward.Read this article21. How to Renegotiate a House Price Down After a Bad Survey
It's possible to negotiate a house price down after a survey and this guide can help you through that process. A buyer is not the legal owner of a property until the contract is signed and exchanged.Read this article22. What To Do if a Surveyor Devalues House?
Learn what to do if a surveyor devalues a house and why they might do this.Read this article23. What Happens After a Survey on a House?
Find out what to do once you’ve had a survey done on the house you’re buying.Read this article24. House Survey Checklist
Read our house survey checklistRead this article25. What is a Mortgage Valuation?
You will require a mortgage valuation to ensure the property is worth the amount you will be paying for it.Read this article26. What Do They Look For in a Mortgage Valuation?
Learn why you’ll need a mortgage valuation and what the surveyor will look for.Read this article