Homebuyer reports throughout Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire: Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood, Winchester, Southampton, Salisbury

Homebuyer reports for properties throughout Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire

Level 2 homebuyer reports are designed for later properties, 1950’s onwards, of a conventional build, that are generally in repair.  The level 2 homebuyer report is designed to provide a clear and concise overview of a properties condition, reinforced by a traffic light rating system. It will highlight any serious defects that require further investigation. Photographs of discussion points are included and the use of a drone to inspect roofs (weather and wildlife permitting).

If in doubt as to which report you require feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements. I would be pleased to discuss this with you and can send samples of both a Level 2 homebuyer report and Level 3 homebuyer report completed by myself, via email, to aid the decision making process.

Reports are usually completed within 24hours of inspection including a talk through on the phone on the same day as the inspection. A further talk through at a later date in person is also included, if required.

Valuations are also available with the reports, along with comparable evidence, which can aid negotiations. The cost of the valuation will depend on the property, charged in addition to the fee scale below.

The service offered does not stop upon completion of the report. I also include a talk through of the report, either over a coffee at an agreed mutually convenient location or over the phone once you have received the report and had time to digest its contents. I will continue to provide independent support through to purchase, as queries are often raised through solicitors searches that require further input from the surveyor.

I do not aim to be the cheapest but do aim to provide best value and in particular ensure independence as I have no affiliations or arrangements with estate agents. The Majority of my instructions are from client based referrals. Should you be tempted by cheaper quotations it is strongly recommended you obtain sample copies of their reports to ensure the detail provided is sufficient for your needs and comparable to other quotes.

It is also recommended you check that the person completing the inspection and write up of the report is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS). There is no longer a requirement for a ‘surveyor’ to be Chartered with many AssocRics surveyors now entering the market with non comparable training to a Chartered Surveyor.

The increase in claims against ‘surveyors’ is resulting in a review by the RICS in an attempt to reverse some of the damage that has been caused to the industry over the last 15 years.

If you are unfortunate enough to receive an inadequate report by another surveyor then please review our Expert Witness service, where we can provide an independent expert witness report to form part of your claim.

Below is a copy of our current fee scale. For anything else feel free to phone me on 01425 479 570.

 The above prices are inclusive of VAT. VAT number 514 44770 11.

The above fee scale does not apply to multiple properties, bed & breakfasts, hotels, houses with separate annex’s or other commercial use properties. For these please phone for a quote.

Examples of Areas covered for the Level 2 homebuyer report service include Poole, Canford Heath, Bournemouth, Hamworthy, Wareham, Corfe Mullen, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Wimborne, Verwood, Blandford, Ferndown, Ringwood, Sailsbury, Southampton, Winchester and The whole of The New Forest including Ahurst, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Burley, Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Fordingbridge and New Milton.