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B is for Building Survey
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๐ BUILDING SURVEYS offer the buyer a comprehensive and in-depth review on the condition of the property that they plan to purchase. They may also record the risks and potential ๐ฐ๐ค๐ต๐ฐ that may be required for any remedial works.โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ
Carried out by Chartered Surveyors, building surveys (as opposed to Home Buyer Reports) are typically carried out on older (50+ years) or listed buildings or where the buyer is planning on major works to the property.
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So what might be included in a Building Survey report?
โ general condition of a property
โ identifiable defects
โ any structural movement, subsidence or settlement
โ detail of any rot or infestations such as woodworm
โ alterations that may have been made to the property
โ energy performance
โ building services such as plumbing, drainage and electrics
โ details of deterioration due to rising damp or surface condensation for example
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