Flat Survey vs House Survey: What Does a Surveyor Check?
Flat Surveys Consider Much More Than a Typical Home Survey It’s a common misconception that surveying a flat is simply a smaller version of surveying a house. But it isn’t that simple. At Westville Associates, we offer building surveys across Surrey and London for buyers purchasing everything from modern apartments to converted period flats and […]
Estate Agent Photos vs Surveyor Findings: What the Listing Doesn’t Show
Surveyor vs Estate Agent in the UK: Analyse More Than Photos Freshly painted walls? A spotless kitchen? Bright rooms photographed on a sunny day and brightened in editing? Property listings are designed to show properties in the best light, highlighting all the reasons you might want to buy a home. A building survey plays a […]
Can You Renegotiate a House Price After a Survey?
Negotiating Property Price After Survey: Advice From a Surveyor Found your dream property and had your offer accepted? But now the survey has arrived, and you’re faced with findings like damp, roof repairs, structural concerns, or electrical work you hadn’t budgeted for when you made your offer? We’ve all been there. Now, you’re probably thinking, […]
RICS Surveyor vs Builder: Who Should Inspect a House Before You Buy?
RICS Surveyor or Local Builder – Who Will Be The Best to Assess a Property Before Purchase? We all need reassurance that the property we’re buying is in good condition before contracts are exchanged. And as someone who just completed the process and bought their first home, and who happens to be a daughter of […]
Survey Red Flags vs Minor Defects: What Should Worry Buyers?
The Real Survey Red Flags That Are Worth Worrying About I remember when I bought my first home and received my building survey back for the first time. At the time, I was actually working with a property surveyor, so I thought I had the edge when it came to understanding what the reports meant […]
Buying a Renovation Project vs Move-In Ready Home: Which Survey Do You Need?
Which Survey Will You Need for the Particular Home or Project You’re Purchasing? Some buyers want to move straight into a beautifully finished and renovated home, while others can more easily see the potential in a renovation project they can turn into their vision over time. Whichever route works for you, it’s important to understand […]
Beautiful House vs Problem House: What a Survey Can Reveal
What a Survey Can Really Reveal About a House Beneath the Surface I’ve been there. I fell in love with a property on a viewing as soon as I stepped through the doors. I knew it was the one. Freshly painted walls, modern kitchen, loft conversion and an immaculate garden, all for a steal of […]
What Are Red Flags on a House Survey?
The biggest issues that are flagged on a house survey Buying a property can be exciting, but getting a house survey back can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when it highlights problems you might not have expected. It can make you feel like you’ve spent money for no reason, but remember, the survey has helped […]
Commercial Building Survey – What’s Involved
Commercial building survey – what it is, what it includes & if you need one When you’re buying, leasing or managing a commercial property, you’ll typically need a commercial building survey to protect your investment. But what does it involve? What’s included and how is it different from other types of building surveys? Quick answer […]
What is a Measured Building Survey?
Measured Building Survey UK Guide If you’re planning on buying a commercial property, planning particular renovations or require accurate floor plans, you might have been recommended a measured building survey. But what really are they, and do you really need one? Quick answer overview: A measured building survey records exact dimensions and layout It produces […]