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8 Guide to moving home
David Ball Agencies
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Such a small price to pay for peace of mind
House purchase is the largest single investment most of us make
in our lifetime and to consider such a purchase without the benefit
of professional advice from an independent company such as
DowlingDodd Chartered Surveyors 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 HomeBuyers Survey and Valuation
should be considered as a bare minimum, irrespective of the age
or condition of the property and in some cases the more in-depth
Building Survey will be required.
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 Homebuyers Survey
and Valuation is suited to most residential properties. 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:
∙ Homebuyers Surveys
∙ Building Surveys
∙ Help to Buy valuations
∙ Residential property valuations
∙ Residential and commercial investments
∙ SIPP valuations
∙ Commercial property valuations
∙ Business property valuations
∙ Residential and commercial development
∙ Concrete Block Test Supervision
DowlingDodd are an independent surveying practice with a wealth
of knowledge and have many years experience in survey and
valuation work in Cornwall.
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 survey or
valuation in their opinion, is most suited to your needs.
Following the inspection, they will 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 common sense to carry out a survey and ensure
real peace of mind. DowlingDodd Chartered Surveyors are ready,
willing and very able to help you achieve this.
2A River Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SQ
Tel: 01872 260 555
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