These are also known as The RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation and provides our opinion of those matters which are urgent or significant and need action or evaluation by you. It includes urgent repairs for which the Client should obtain quotations prior to exchange of contracts. These can include gas leaks or defective chimney stacks for example.

Significant matters can include suspected subsidence or settlement, and significant but non urgent matters may include replacement of a flat roof cover within a short period.

Matters not considered significant or urgent are outside the scope of an HSV and will not be reported although we give useful advice within the report on other aspects noted during the inspection.

The Report is usually in a standard format and will include a Valuation and a Reinstatement cost for Buildings Insurance purposes.

The HSV is mainly suitable for houses of conventional design without major alterations or extensions. Older properties or those which have been altered or extended are more suited to a Building Survey.

If you do appoint us we will advise you by letter, the exact terms and conditions applicable to a Homebuyer Report