Southdown Surveyors is an independent chartered surveyor working across Bexhill and East Sussex. We have been offering a range of commercial and residential property services since 2006, and in our time we have gained a reputable stance locally for being one of the most trusted surveying firms. Our survey, reports and assessments are tailored to suit your exact needs. We provide all the information you need to make an informed decision regarding the property you are purchasing.
A RICS HomeBuyer Report, now known as a RICS Level 2 Home Survey, is instructed by you and available for your personal use. This report is suitable for properties which are of a standard construction standard, a reasonable size and condition. RICS designs these reports as an 'economy' option - which assesses the overall condition of the property, identifying urgent problems and defects which may affect its value.
Within your RICS Level 2 Home Survey, we can include a market valuation and insurance rebuild costs as optional extras for you. If your property is being funded by a mortgage, your lender will usually carry out a valuation. This is a basic report which does not address the condition of the building. Ultimately, it is carried out for the lender's benefit only. A RICS Level 2 Home Survey provides all of the information you need to make an informed decision as to whether you should consider re-negotiating the purchase price of the property and/or the acquisition which can save you money, time and stress!
RICS Level 2 Home Survey:
We recommend this for conventional properties which are of a reasonable condition. It will provide a detailed survey and a valuation if required.
RICS Level 3 Home Survey:
An essential survey for a large or older property, or if you are planning major works. A highly detailed report which gives you a thorough analysis of the property's condition. This will provide you with advice on any defects or maintenance options.
We are surveyors in Bexhill who offer impartial and honest expertise to all of our clients. Our team are experienced and will always help in any way they can. We are a friendly and approachable team who will be happy to discuss your property with you. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. Give us a call on 01323 739183 or fill in the form at the top of this page.
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.
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