Southdown Surveyors are a local, independent practice with extensive experience in providing detailed surveys and reports to clients throughout Newhaven and the South East. Established in 2006, we offer a friendly and personal service with competitive fees. Tailored to satisfy your specific needs, our services provide the information you require to make an informed decision on your prospective property purchase.
The RICS HomeBuyer Report, now known as the RICS Level 2 Home Survey, is one of our many services. This report is instructed by you, undertaken in your interest and delivered directly to you for your personal use. The format of this report is ideal for properties of standard construction of a reasonable size and condition. Designed by the RICS to be an ‘economy’ report, the RICS Level 2 Home Survey assesses the overall condition of the property, identifying any immediate and/or urgent problems (significant defects) observed by the Surveyor, which may affect its value.
Within the RICS Level 2 Home Survey (Homebuyer Report) you have the option to include a market valuation and rebuild cost assessment (for your insurance purposes). Ordinarily, if you are using a mortgage to fund your purchase, your lender will instigate the undertaking of a ‘valuation’. It is important to be aware that this is only a very basic report which does not specifically address the condition of the property. Ultimately, it is undertaken for the lender’s benefit, not for you as the purchaser. In obtaining an RICS Level 2 Home Survey from Southdown Surveyors you will be left 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 suitable for conventional properties in reasonable condition. It provides detailed information and 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, this is the most comprehensive report. It 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 clients looking to purchase a property throughout Newhaven and the South East. We have specific experience helping clients in and around the areas of Newhaven, Brighton and Eastbourne. 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.
