If you are selling a property, you will not need to arrange any kind of survey. This is for the purchaser to arrange themselves.
The surveyor will only need to contact you to gain access to the property, so they will contact you to arrange a time which is convenient for you.
There are a number of different types of survey that your buyer may choose. It is recommended to go with a RICS survey, as they are regulated by The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Full Building SurveyÂ
This does exactly as is described, a survey of the full building and is the most thorough. This will assess the condition of the visible and accessible parts of the building, conducting a report on any required repairs and maintenance required on the property. This includes assessing the roof, chimney, brick work and pipes. It will also assess whether these are works required immediately, or within a certain amount of time. The surveyor will go into much more detail with this report, than they would with any of the other surveys available. This is a level 3 survey.
Home Buyer SurveyÂ
This survey is a bit more basic than the full building survey and will not go into the same depth. It will provide condition ratings on any defects, and will include the review of the roof and pipes etc, to check for any significant damage. This is the most popular survey buyer’s tend to pick when purchasing a property. The surveyor will review the visible aspects of the property and provide a condition report to the buyer. Based off this report the buyer will be able to raise any issues with you as the seller, that they may request is rectified. This is a level 2 survey.
Condition SurveyÂ
Again this is a review of the visible aspect of the property and confirm defects, along with any possible legal issues to consider. This will not outline advice on required repairs and maintenance to the property. This is a level 1 survey.
The survey on the property is completely the purchaser’s responsibility, if they decide to proceed with one.
