Vicarage Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16
The Instruction
Our client was considering the purchase of a semi-detached cottage on Vicarage Road, Sunbury-on-Thames.
Stokemont’s Building 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, identify significant defects and highlight any matters requiring further investigation before the purchase proceeded.
The Property
The property was a semi-detached cottage situated within an established residential area of Sunbury-on-Thames.
As with any residential property purchase, the age, construction and condition of the building were important considerations when assessing its likely maintenance requirements and identifying potential risks for the purchaser.
Our inspection considered the accessible elements of the property and its visible condition at the time of the survey.
Key Survey Findings
General Condition
The survey provided an overall assessment of the property’s visible condition, identifying areas requiring maintenance or repair within the scope of the inspection.
Building Fabric
The accessible elements of the building fabric were inspected, with observations made regarding their condition and any defects requiring attention.
Maintenance
We considered the property’s ongoing maintenance requirements and highlighted matters that could require expenditure following purchase.
Further Investigation
Where the condition or cause of an issue could not be fully established through 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 before proceeding with the purchase.
The report was designed to give the client a clearer understanding of the property’s condition and potential maintenance obligations, whilst identifying matters where additional specialist investigation or further enquiries were appropriate.
The Outcome
Our RICS Level 2 Home Survey provided the purchaser with an independent assessment of the semi-detached cottage before committing to the purchase.
The report gave the client a clearer understanding of the property’s condition and highlighted matters requiring consideration as part of their wider pre-purchase due diligence.
A professional pre-purchase survey can provide valuable reassurance and help purchasers understand the condition, maintenance requirements and potential risks associated with a property before completing their purchase.
Stokemont provides RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and Level 3 Building Surveys for purchasers throughout London, Surrey and the surrounding areas, with the appropriate level of survey depending on the property’s age, condition, construction and complexity.
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