Buying a property
From mortgage to move-in: everything a buyer needs checked, signed and insured.
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Check the property
- Condition report (Level 1)A basic condition report for newer, conventional homes.Recommended
- HomeBuyer survey (Level 2)The most popular survey for standard homes in reasonable condition.Recommended
- Full building survey (Level 3)A detailed survey for older, larger or altered properties.Recommended
- ValuationA RICS Red Book valuation for lending, tax or legal purposes.Recommended
- Scottish Home ReportThe single survey, energy report and questionnaire a seller in Scotland must provide to buyers.Recommended
- New-build snaggingDefect inspection for new-build homes.Recommended
- Drain camera surveyCamera survey of drains before buying or building.Recommended
- Japanese knotweed surveyIdentification and management plan for invasive plants.Recommended
- Electrical safety report (EICR)Electrical Installation Condition Report for homes and lettings.Recommended
- Gas appliance checkSafety check of gas appliances such as hobs, fires and cookers.Recommended
- Asbestos surveyManagement or refurbishment asbestos survey.Recommended
- Damp & timber surveyInvestigation of damp, rot and woodworm with a written report.Recommended
- Roof survey by droneHigh resolution aerial inspection of roofs and chimneys without scaffolding.Recommended
- Structural inspectionAn engineer's inspection of cracks, movement or defects.Recommended
- Subsidence reportAssessment of subsidence or heave with recommendations.Recommended
- Flood risk assessmentRecommended
- Radon testRecommended
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Protect
- Home (buildings) insuranceBuildings and contents cover for your own home, quoted by FCA-authorised brokers.Recommended
- Contents insuranceCover for belongings in a home or rented flat, quoted by FCA-authorised brokers.Recommended
- Mortgage protection & life coverRecommended
- Home emergency coverRecommended
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