Important Reasons to Have a Property Survey

Alan Wood & Partners www.alanwood.co.uk IMPORTANT REASONS TO HAVE A PROPERTY SURVEY CARRIED OUT ON YOUR PROPERTY. In order to assess the condition of a property, a 'Property Survey' is carried out by a professional chartered surveyor. Surprisingly, up to 20% of people choose to avoid getting one done, as they feel it is an expensive process, which may also delay the home buying process. However, a property survey may save you time and money in the long run. Here we highlight some of the important reasons for having a property survey carried out on a property. PLANNING. Moving into a new property can be a lot of work, involving things such as moving belongings, setting up utilities and completing various admin tasks. Getting a survey completed can help to avoid any unplanned surprises and allow you to plan for the bigger picture of moving into your new home. NEGOTIATED PRICE. A survey will report a list of issues and problems with the property. A full structural survey may include the costs in fixing these issues and this can be a very useful guide for negotiation on the value of the property. You could benefit from a discount on the property or arrange for the seller to resolve the issue before you move in. SECURITY. When a survey has been carried out, you will have a good understanding of what your surveyor has observed and what the potential problems are. Depending on what type of report you purchase, the surveyor will take liability for any issues that are missed. Remember to read all of the terms and conditions to ensure who is accountable for any missed issues. PEACE OF MIND. Buying a home is a stressful process. It would be detrimental to purchase an expensive home, only to find out at a later date there was a list of issues that you had to pay to get fixed. A survey might not provide a sigh of relief with it's results but will provide you with a sense of security, knowing exactly what you're walking into before you purchase a property. HERE ARE TWO IN-DEPTH SURVEYS TO CONSIDER UNDERTAKING BEFORE MOVING INTO YOUR PROPERTY: BUILDING & STRUCTURAL DEFECT DIAGNOSIS FULL STRUCTURAL SURVEY Defect Diagnosis involves analysing a building to understand causes These surveys are more expensive. This is because the surveyor will review the building meticulously in specific areas, resulting in a more thorough and detailed report. of failures brought about when components or materials have not met performance requirements. Alan Wood & Partners have a dedicated highly talented team who prepare and deliver structural reports across all sectors. Their expertise and capability stretches far and wide and includes expert advice on such issues as foundation settlement, condition of building elements, flood damage, fire damage etc. They are also experienced in preparing condition survey reports which can assist in valuation and development of abnormal cost allowances. Alan Wood & Partners have seven offices across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region - Hull, Leeds, Lincoln, London, Scarborough, Sheffield and York. Established in Hull in the 1960's, Alan Wood & Partners provide a comprehensive range of engineering services to the construction industry. Alan Wood & Partners Alan Wood & Partners are proud to deliver outstanding customer care, delivered by specialist teams, with the skills and experience required.