Home Surveys – Destin4

Destin4

Home Surveys

As independent surveyors, we know how important it is to undertake a thorough inspection of the property before completing the written report.

The DESTIN4 survey team are well known in Portsmouth and the surrounding Solent area and regularly receive recommendations from leading estate agents, financial advisors and solicitors. We provide valuation reports, home condition and building surveys to enable our clients to make informed decisions. Valuations are completed by RICS registered valuers working within the RICS guidance framework with years of experience in the local property market.

As independent surveyors, we know how important it is to undertake a thorough inspection of the property before completing the written report. We don’t complete five or six inspections per day as is expected by some of the corporate firms and choose to take our time at the property, ensuring a complete appraisal of its condition and identifying any possible defects.

Survey Reports

RICS Homebuyer Report Level 2 Survey (and Valuation)

This is the most common survey suitable for most properties, traditionally built of conventional materials. A Homebuyer Report lists any problems that might affect the property’s value, and gives the surveyor’s advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance. It provides clear traffic light ratings of the condition of different parts of the building showing problems that require varying degrees of attention and any legal issues that need to be addressed before completing your purchase. If requested, the report will also include our surveyor’s professional opinion on the market value of the property as well as insurance rebuild costs

Building Survey (Level 3)

Sometimes referred to as a full structural survey, technically this is a building survey and is the most thorough survey you can get. The Building Survey is particularly suited to older, larger properties, those built of unconventional materials or if the building has been significantly altered. It is also useful if you are planning major renovation works. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of both the property’s structure and condition. The surveyor will be ‘hands on’ and will complete a thorough inspection of the property and its services. The report will list any defects and advise on repairs and maintenance.

Building Survey (Level 3)

New build ‘snagging’ report

If you are buying a new property, you will want to ensure that it is finished to a standard you would expect, that there is no damage and fittings etc are fit for purpose. Our snagging report will provide a pre-occupation inspection and include photographic evidence of any ‘snags’ identified. This will enable you to ensure that any necessary work or repairs required are completed by the developer. We will complete an external and internal inspection of the property including any permanent outbuildings and hard landscaping such as paved surfaces.

Valuation reports

Market Valuation Report

A concise report from a RICS registered valuer giving a professional market valuation of your property. It is always recommended that a registered valuer with thorough local knowledge undertakes the property inspection as it is essential to have an understanding not only of the property construction but any geographical, historical and environmental impacts that could affect its value.

Help to Buy Valuation

An independent valuation report for a property bought with the Government Help-to-Buy scheme. The inspection will be completed by one of our RICS registered valuers who have considerable experience in the local area.

Help to Buy Valuation

Shared Ownership Valuation

A valuation report which is required if you wish to sell your shared ownership property or wish to buy additional shares (staircasing).

Lease Extension Valuation

A valuation to assess a fair price to pay for extending your lease. An inspection of the property will be undertaken followed by a calculation of the premium for statutory and informal lease extension purposes. The valuer will consider the known facts (length of lease remaining, ground rent etc) and will use these to provide the current market value and the likely increase in that value when a new lease is granted.

Lease Extension Valuation