At Southview Surveyors we can provide three types of survey, these are explained in more detail below.  If you are purchasing a property you will have the peace of mind that you are instructing an independent firm with a qualified Chartered Surveyor, providing an unbiased and impartial opinion. A mortgage lender valuation report is a basic report with limited information on defects. Therefore having a Homebuyers Report or Building Survey will give you peace of mind when purchasing your choice of property.

Please contact us and we will arrange for a qualified Chartered Surveyor to discuss your requirements or answer any questions you may have on the type of surveys we provide.

We offer independent valuation services for all types of residential property. We prepare professionally presented valuation reports for a variety of purposes including Prospective Purchasers, Sellers, Probate, Tax purposes, Matrimonial Valuations and Valuations for Secured Lending Purposes.

It is a fairly basic report which describes the subject property making reference to its current market value.

If you are a property investor/developer, we can provide a valuation report which can also include rental advice if required.

Contact us for a free consultation and we will endeavour to provide you with a tailor made service to meet your requirements.

A Homebuyer Survey and Valuation report is a more detailed report which provides a summary of the property and any significant defects and repairs that may be required.

It is based on a standard format that is approved by the RICS and is suitable for most properties, but not those which are very large, old or of unusual construction.

It also provides a clear and concise overview of the market value and an estimate for insurance purposes of the current rebuilding of the property (reinstatement cost).

A Building Survey is suitable for all residential properties and provides a comprehensive picture of their construction. It is likely to be needed if the property is, for example, of unusual construction, is dilapidated or has been extensively altered – or where a major conversion is planned.

The Building Survey is considered particularly relevant to older properties and the Chartered Surveyor will be able to offer individual advice as to which form of report is most appropriate in any given circumstance.

The Building Survey will typically tend to be a fairly lengthy document, often including elements of description of property of the type not normally included in the homebuyer service. 

The report may include technical information on construction and materials as well as details of a range of defects, whether they be minor or major.