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13 Guide to moving home
© Copyright Glaric Consultancy Ltd. 2016
Such a small price to pay for peace of mind
House purchase is the largest single investment most of us make in
our life time and to consider such a purchase without the benefit of
professional advice from an independent company such as Roger
North Long and Partners would seem, to say the least, imprudent.
Yet that is exactly what the majority of home buyers tend to do.
Most house purchasers still rely on the Valuation Report prepared
by their mortgage lender, although that report is primarily for the
lenders own purposes and is based purely on financial grounds and
not on any structural basis.
A detailed survey such as the RICS HomeBuyer Report or the more
in-depth Residential Building Survey should be considered as a bare
minimum irrespective of the age or condition of the property.
These surveys are aimed at identifying defects which require repair
in order to prevent further deterioration and possible associated
damage.
The survey will also draw attention to defects which can have
a significant affect on value and can form the basis for further
negotiation on the purchase price. Often, the cost of the survey is
only a fraction of the saving made through renegotiation.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors HomeBuyer Report is
suited to most residential property. Obviously the cost of a survey
will vary depending on the purchase price and type of property, as
well as the type of survey required.
Some of their services include:
∙ Residential Building Surveys
∙ RICS HomeBuyer Reports
∙ RICS Condition Reports
∙ Residential Valuations
∙ Specific Defect Reports
∙ Party Wall Matters
∙ Insurance Claim Repairs
∙ Boundary Disputes
∙ Specifications and Schedules of Work for Repair and Refurbishment
∙ Planned Maintenance Work and much more
They are an experienced independent surveyor with a wealth of
knowledge and over 20 years experience in survey and valuation
work in Cardiff and adjacent areas.
They are used to working with major mortgage lenders and are
well known to local Estate Agents and Solicitors. The business is
approachable and friendly and will advise on which type of survey
in their opinion, is most suited to your needs.
Following the inspection, they are happy to discuss their findings with
you and advise you on the best course of action.
When you are about to make such a large investment in your new
property, it makes sense to carry out a survey and ensure real peace
of mind. Roger North Long and Partners are ready, willing and very
able to help you achieve this.
5 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way,
Cardiff, CF24 5PJ
Tel: 029 2048 4484
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