A home is the most expensive purchase most people ever make. As an owner you will benefit from expert advice on the condition of your property - whether you plan to live in it, rent it out or sell it. In an RICS Home Survey an RICS professional conducts an in-depth visual inspection of the property. Their report provides an expert account of the property's condition and highlights any problems in clear and easy to understand 'traffic light' ratings.
Different homes require different types of survey. This video and the information above explains which survey we recommend for each property type. However, you should always discuss your requirements with your surveyor who will be able to advise you further.
When considering a building survey when purchasing a property, whether it be a buy-to-let or development investment, the long-term 'home of your dreams' or a business premises, peace-of-mind can be achieved by enlisting the …
READ MOREBuying a property is one of the most important, most expensive, financial investments often made in a lifetime, so it is important to have all the relevant information on a property before committing …
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READ MORESelling a house in Eastbourne has never been easier. We are experts in property sales, carrying out regular sales progression, liaising with solicitors, other estate agents and the buyer and seller. Sell House Fast with Southdown Surveyors.
READ MOREWhether you need us to securely hold keys, regularly inspect vacant properties, inspect and report on tenanted properties or arrange regulatory inspections (LGSC or PAT) Southdown Surveyors can help.
READ MOREFor over 10 years, Southdown Chartered Surveyors and Building Consultants have been providing clients in East Sussex and across the South East with professional, independent surveying services. Our …
READ MOREIf engaging a 'Project Manager' is seen as a 'extravagance' then it is worth making an assessment of the cost of not engaging one. Put simply, a 'project manager' can help protect against overruns of …
READ MOREOur expertise is not limited to the residential property sector. If you are taking on a new lease or purchasing new premises we can also help protect you and your business interests by providing …
READ MORESnagging is the process of identifying defects or unfinished work, usually on new homes and new properties. At Southdown Surveyors, we have many years of experience in inspecting new homes and an in-depth knowledge of the snagging process.
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Quote FormFounded in 2006 by Matthew Symmonds BSc (Hons) MRICS, the practice has been developed using extensive experience and knowledge gained from working within some of London’s largest surveying firms, fused with a friendly, approachable manner.
My wife and I used Southdown Surveyors during a recent potential house purchase. We had agreed a price on an older, character property and felt it best to fully assess the area and the property. We are both mightily pleased we engaged Southdown’s help as they flagged up some very serious, unseen defects in the property. As inexperienced first time buyers we would have been left having bought a seriously defective property with largely no sell on value and a huge bill simply to make habitable.
Southdown Surveyors were extremely professional, diligent and very helpful. They provide a thoroughly detailed breakdown of the property they survey, from little things like nearby trees that might invalidate house insurance to highly detailed information on the structure and wellbeing of the property.
I think in some cases there might be a tendency on the house buyer’s end to avoid engaging a full survey but with what we have experienced I would strongly advise anyone looking to buy a property to engage a thorough, proper survey. The outlay in doing so is relatively minimal and when you are making such a large financial, and life investment, having professionals on your side, and ones who will help you as Southdown Surveyors did for us, is absolutely invaluable.