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WHAT IS A HOMEBUYERS REPORT?
A Homebuyer Report is a comprehensive check of the property you own or the property you wish to purchase. The report will help you identify any building defects and raise your awareness to any issues that there may be with the property. Commissioning a Home Buyers Report is an integral part of purchasing any property and it can assist you in negotiating a more suitable purchase price.
Our RICS qualified building surveyors will assess the condition of all parts of the property. This will include, but not be limited to, cracks, damp, structural defects, foundations, roofs and drainage. Based on the assessment, the surveyor will produce a Homebuyer Report that will enable you to make an educated decision on your property purchase and heighten your awareness to any hidden costs.
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WHAT IS A HOMEBUYERS REPORT?
A Homebuyer Report is a comprehensive check of the property you own or the property you wish to purchase. The report will help you identify any building defects and raise your awareness to any issues that there may be with the property. Commissioning a Home Buyers Report is an integral part of purchasing any property and it can assist you in negotiating a more suitable purchase price.
Our RICS qualified building surveyors will assess the condition of all parts of the property. This will include, but not be limited to, cracks, damp, structural defects, foundations, roofs and drainage. Based on the assessment, the surveyor will produce a Homebuyer Report that will enable you to make an educated decision on your property purchase and heighten your awareness to any hidden costs.
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If you have the report reference number (RRN) or know the address of the property, you can easily retrieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by going to the appropriate register.
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What are the benefits of having a Homebuyers report?
Reducing your energy bills can be critical. Fuel bills are rising, and we need to save money and help to save the environment. Avoiding carbon emissions is a challenge for every property. A lot of older buildings weren’t built with energy performance in mind. This is where Surveying People can help. We can provide energy reports that will offer guidance and insight to your frequently asked questions.
An EPC certificate will give buyers or tenants a detailed assessment of the current rating of the property. It will also list recommendations and guidelines about how to improve energy efficiency in the future. This means that together we can start to build a more energy efficient environment. Alongside a gas safety certificate and a ECIR, this will ensure that your property is safe and that it appears on the gov.uk EPC Register.
How long does the Homebuyer Survey take?
The Assessor will take approximately 2 Hours to carryout the Homebuyers survey. Larger family homes can take up to 3 Hours to complete.
The main determining factor is the size of the property and the number of defects present, but the layout of the property is also a factor. Surveys on property's with cellars, garages and outbuildings can take longer with some larger estates taking up to half a day. Please note: Time does NOT affect your Home Buyer Survey cost.
What happens during the Home Buyers Survey?
A qualified and accredited RICS Building Surveyor will visit the property to undertake the Homebuyer survey.
The RICS Building Surveyor will need access to all areas in order to accurately assess the condition of the property. The Home Buyers Survey will cover such things as windows, doors, walls, floors, ceilings, roof space, foundations, cracking, damp, drainage, heating/cooling systems, levels of insulation, electrical installation, fixtures & fittings, etc. Once the survey is finished, the findings will be used to compile the Homebuyer Report, which will be issued within 5 working days of the Homebuyer Survey.
Can the property fail a Homebuyers Report?
A RICS Homebuyers Report ranks each building element of the property using a traffic light system (red, amber, green) – there is no pass or fail.
However, if you are renting out your home, the law requires the EPC to show a minimum rating of E for all new tenancies and – as from April 2020 – all existing tenancies. This means you will need to request access to the property for the EPC to be carried out.
There are no restrictions on selling your property. However, you will need a valid EPC in order to put your property up for sale on the open market.
But doesn't my Mortgage provider have a Home Survey done?
Reducing your energy bills can be critical. Fuel bills are rising, and we need to save money and help to save the environment. Avoiding carbon emissions is a challenge for every property. A lot of older buildings weren’t built with energy performance in mind. This is where Surveying People can help. We can provide energy reports that will offer guidance and insight to your frequently asked questions.
An EPC certificate will give buyers or tenants a detailed assessment of the current rating of the property. It will also list recommendations and guidelines about how to improve energy efficiency in the future. This means that together we can start to build a more energy efficient environment. Alongside a gas safety certificate and a ECIR, this will ensure that your property is safe and that it appears on the gov.uk EPC Register.
What if the RICS Surveyor finds something wrong with the property?
The Assessor will take approximately 2 hours to carryout the survey. Larger family homes can take up to 3 hours to complete.
The main determining factor is the size of the property but the layout of the property is also a factor. Commercial, or Non-Domestic surveys can take considerably longer with some large commercial buildings taking a full day or even longer. Please note: Time does NOT affect your EPC Certificate cost.
What happens after the Home Buyers Survey?
A qualified and accredited Domestic Energy Assessor will visit the property to undertake the Energy Performance Certificate survey.
The Assessor will need access to all rooms in order to accurately measure the property and examine the critical items of the property such as the heating/cooling systems, levels of insulation, the type and material of the window, lighting, etc. Once the survey is finished, the data is uploaded into a software program which then calculates both the current level of energy efficiency.
What will happen if I do not have a RICS Homebuyer Survey?
In April 2018 Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards introduced made it a legal requirement for all privately owned properties to have an EPC rating of at least an 'E' before they are sold or let. The legislation applies to both domestic and commercial properties, although there are some exemptions, for example if a property is a listed building.
Those who fail to make the necessary changes will be subject to the appropriate fines: up to £5,000 for domestic dwellings and up to £150,000 for non-domestic properties.
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