Southdown Surveyors are a local, independent practice with extensive experience providing detailed surveys and reports to clients throughout Lewes and the South East. We offer a friendly and personal service with competitive fees. Established in 2006, our services are tailored to satisfy our client's individual needs in order to provide the relevant information they require to make informed decisions on their prospective property purchases.
We offer a range of services including the RICS HomeBuyer Report, now known as the RICS Level 2 Home Survey. This report provides you with the option to include a market valuation and rebuild cost assessment (for your insurance purposes). Ordinarily, if you are relying on a mortgage to fund your purchase, your lender will instigate the undertaking of a ‘Valuation’. It is important to realise that this is only a very basic report which does not specifically address the condition of the property and is ultimately undertaken for the lender’s benefit, not for you as the purchaser.
The RICS Level 2 Home Survey is instructed by you, undertaken in your interest and delivered directly to you, for your personal use. The reporting format is ideal for properties of standard construction, of reasonable condition and size. Designed by the RICS to be an ‘economy’ report, the report assesses the overall condition of the property identifying any immediate and/or urgent problems (significant defects) observed by the Surveyor, which could affect its value.
Obtaining a RICS Level 2 Home Survey (HomeBuyer Report) from Southdown Surveyors will leave you well equipped to make an informed decision as to whether or not you would like to perhaps re-negotiate the purchase price of the property and/or progress the acquisition at all - potentially saving you both time, money and stress!
Survey Levels
RICS Level 2 Home Survey:
This report is most suited to conventional properties which are in reasonable condition. The report gives you more detailed information and provides the choice of either a survey or a survey & valuation.
- HomeBuyer Report (survey) - Includes all the features of the RICS Condition Report. It also includes advice on defects that may affect the property with repairs and ongoing maintenance advice
- HomeBuyer Report (survey & valuation) - Includes all the features of the RICS Condition Report, plus a market valuation and insurance rebuild costs. It also includes advice on defects that may affect the value of the property with repairs, and ongoing maintenance advice.
RICS Level 3 Home Survey:
Essential for larger or older properties, or if you’re planning major works. The most comprehensive report provides you with an in-depth analysis of the property's condition and includes advice on defects, repairs and maintenance options.
Southdown Surveyors offer expert advice and professional assistance to those looking to purchase a property throughout Eastbourne and the South East. We have specific experience helping clients in and around the areas of Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings.
For more information on the services we provide, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Give us a call on 01323 739183, fill in the form above or email us at info@southdownsurveyors.com where we will respond as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
