Our Best Blogs for Home Buyers

With the housing market on the move again and a stamp duty holiday for some, estate agents are reporting a surge in activity from buyers. With this in mind, we have put together a round-up of our best blogs for Home Buyers with advice on why you should commission a survey, how the process works and what to expect from your surveyor.

1. Dream Home or House of Horrors?

Statistics show that 42% of UK homeowners have needed unexpected works doing to their property within 12 months of moving in. This blog discusses why you need a survey and looks at some of the less obvious things our surveyors check for, and give advice on, when commissioned to undertake a survey.  It’s always better to be financially and mentally prepared for any possible remedial building  work. See the full blog here: https://bit.ly/2Vtw03S

2. Why a Mortgage Valuation is NOT a Survey

Buying a house is an expensive process and it’s easy to see why many people try to save as much money as possible. This blog discusses why it is false economy to fail to commission your own survey and to mistakenly rely on your mortgage company’s own valuation and assessment of the property. See the full blog here: https://bit.ly/2Tpuq0e

3. Good Work Isn’t Cheap – Cheap Work Isn’t Good

All surveys are not equal! In life you get what you pay for and this is certainly true when it comes to professional opinion and surveys. This blog explains what goes on during our property inspections and survey writing process. See the full blog here: https://bit.ly/2TkM31d

4. Ready, Steady, Go! Get Your House Purchase Off to the Best Start

The RICS introduced the ‘Traffic Light’ Condition Rating System into its Home Surveys to give a clear and easy to understand indication of the condition of the property, and how urgently it needs repairing. The ratings also allow buyers to see at a glance what actions the surveyor is recommending before purchase. This blog considers what this can mean for your new house and how a survey can put you in a strong position to negotiate with sellers. See the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3abjuKq

So, if you are in the market for a new home, Happy Hunting! And for further advice or to commission a survey please call us for a competitive quote on 01685 378894 or 02920 625433 or email us at enquires@jonesbattye.com.