Park Hall Road, West Dulwich, SE21
The Instruction
Our client was considering the purchase of a purpose-built residential property on Park Hall Road, West Dulwich.
Stokemont’s Surveying team were instructed to undertake an RICS Level 2 Home Survey, formerly known as an RICS HomeBuyer Report, as part of the purchaser’s pre-purchase due diligence.
The purpose of the survey was to provide an independent assessment of the property’s condition and highlight any significant defects, maintenance concerns or matters requiring further investigation before the purchase proceeded.
The Property
The property formed part of a purpose-built development originally constructed for local authority housing.
Properties of this type can have particular construction, maintenance and management considerations, making an appropriate pre-purchase inspection an important part of the buying process.
Our inspection considered the accessible elements of the property and its visible condition at the time of the survey.
Key Survey Findings
Building Condition
The survey provided an overall assessment of the condition of the property, identifying areas requiring routine maintenance and any defects considered significant within the scope of the inspection.
Construction
The property’s purpose-built construction was considered when assessing the visible building fabric and identifying areas that may require ongoing maintenance.
Maintenance Requirements
Our inspection highlighted matters requiring attention and helped the purchaser understand the likely maintenance requirements associated with the property.
Further Investigation
Where issues could not be fully established through a visual inspection alone, appropriate further investigation or specialist advice was recommended.
Our Advice
We provided the purchaser with an independent assessment of the property’s condition and advised on matters requiring attention or further investigation.
The findings were intended to assist the purchaser in making an informed decision before committing to the purchase and to provide an understanding of the property’s likely maintenance requirements.
Where appropriate, we also recommended that further enquiries were made of the managing agent or relevant parties regarding matters affecting the wider development.
The Outcome
Our RICS Level 2 Home Survey provided the purchaser with an independent assessment of the condition of the property before purchase.
The report helped the client understand the property’s condition, identify maintenance considerations and establish whether any matters warranted further investigation before proceeding.
A pre-purchase survey can provide valuable insight into the condition of a property and help purchasers make informed decisions based on independent professional advice.
Stokemont provides RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and Level 3 Building Surveys for purchasers throughout London and the surrounding areas, with the appropriate level of inspection depending on the property’s age, condition, construction and complexity.
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