A home is a big purchase. If you're like many people, it's the biggest purchase you'll make in your entire lifetime.
Because of the significant amount of investment involved, it's important to make sure you're making the right purchase decision. One way to do this is to enlist the services of a building surveyor before you commit financially.
There are various ways a building surveyor can help ensure a successful home purchase. Here are a few essential things they can do for you.
Assess the condition of the house.
Appearances can be deceptive. A house with no obvious signs of damage to it may have major issues that could prove costly in the future when you already own the property.
When you're shopping for a home, you can't say that you've found "the one" until you get the nod from a certified building surveyor. Building surveyors understand every aspect of the home construction process and can perform a thorough and detailed investigation of a house to reveal information than you may not be able to uncover yourself.
As a result, they are well-placed to give you the best advice on the condition of the house you want to buy. They'll provide you with a report highlighting problems, structural or environmental, associated with the building and their potential solutions and repair costs.
The building surveyor's report is a crucial document for making an informed decision about the purchase of your new home.
Determine the fair value of the house.
Nothing gives homebuyers greater satisfaction than buying their perfect home at a great price.
Building surveyors don't just inspect buildings to determine the condition they're in; they can also help with building valuation. Based on the findings included in your building survey report, your surveyor can advise you on the valuations for the house you plan to buy.
If they uncover problems that the seller didn't know about or didn't disclose, you can use the surveyor's cost estimates for building repair work to haggle for a lower price with the seller. If they're not willing to quote a lower price, they should agree to cover the cost of the repairs needed to solve any existing problems.
Keep in mind that the scope of a building surveyor's work may vary slightly from area to area depending on local council regulations. So, make sure you choose a local surveyor when it is time for your home purchase.
Share5 October 2020
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