Our advice is to ensure that you know as much about the true condition of the property before you commit to buy. Did you know that a mortgage valuation is for the benefit of the lender while a survey is for your benefit. A RICS Home Survey will highlight potential problems and getting one done can help you avoid the average £5,750 repair bill that face once they have moved into their new home.
The below decision tree and table at the bottom will help you decide which survey is right for you.
