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Q&A: I'm confused by the range of surveys available. What type do I really need?

Caroline Maclean from Manors advises:

flat.jpgSurveys very much depend on what you are buying. A house or a flat in a conversion should always have a structural survey done, but a flat in a block will not normally need one.

If you are a cash buyer you may wish to have an independent survey for peace of mind that you are not paying over the odds for your property, but if you are getting a mortgage your lender will arrange their own survey. If you are buying a short leasehold property then it is prudent to get a leasehold surveyor who will advise you on lease extension costs.

Posted by Bronwyn on January 15, 2007 05:33 PM |

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