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Group Nine is based in Battersea
and provides Surveyors services
such as Home Buyer Surveys or
Home Buyer Reports in the South
London Area accross the following
boroughs :
Only about 1 in 5 of purchasers
have any type of survey. This
surprises us, as we have not
surveyed a building to date
that does not have a defect.
Even in newer buildings our
survey report is likely to highlight
defects that can be used to
renegotiate the purchase price.
We often get asked
"why do I need a survey when
the mortgage company is already doing
one"? The main difference is
that they are doing a valuation survey
to ensure that the funds they lend
you are secure. It is not a comprehensive
survey and is undertaken only to protect
their investment.
It is always advisable
for you to have your own survey when
buying a home so that you know precisely
what you are buying, after all it
is likely that this will be the biggest
investment you will ever make.
The Homebuyer survey
involves inspection of the whole property,
which includes:
-
Roof coverings
-
Drainage
-
Roof structure
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Internal walls, floors and partitions
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External walls
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Internal joinery
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Guttering
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Kitchen fittings
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Damp proof course
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Sanitary appliances
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Sub-floor ventilation
-
General decorative condition
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Windows, doors & external
joinery
Visible defects will
be identified, such as the presence
of dry-rot, rising damp, woodworm,
defective roofing, cracks in the structure
etc. The testing of services is not
covered, but usually a report on its
visible condition is given. If required
the survey can incorporate testing
of services at additional cost.
Prices for
Homebuyer Surveys - Flats
Purchase
Price
1
Bed
2
Bed
3
Bed
4
Bed
5
Bed+
Up
to £400k
£375
£400
£425
£450
£500
£400k
- £750k
£500
£525
£550
£600
£650
£750k
+
Please
call us for a quotation
Prices for
Homebuyer Surveys - Houses
Purchase
Price
1
Bed
2
Bed
3
Bed
4
Bed
5
Bed+
Up
to £400k
£500
£525
£550
£600
£650
£400k
- £750k
£650
£675
£700
£725
£750
£750k
+
Please
call us for a quotation
All prices subject to VAT at current rates
Call us on
020 7924 2100 for more information
or to organise your Homebuyer Survey
and Homebuyer Report, or email us
at dj@dgn.co.uk
Building
Surveys
For more information
and a quotation for a Building Survey,
please call us on 020 7924
2100 , or email us at dj@dgn.co.uk
We carry out both
the Homebuyer survey and Building
surveys for clients and recommend
that the type and the age of the property
is most likely to dictate which is
most suitable. Call or email for advice
if you are unsure. Please note that
the prices quoted are for properties
of standard construction.
