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Benefits of Homebuyers' Survey over Basic Survey?

Grovis · 2009-06-06 13:10:13

Hi all. What's the major benefits of taking the Homebuyer's report over the Basic survey? I have received a basic survey back and it is incredibly limited as you would imagine (obviously just there to satisfy the lender and 2 pages long). However I have heard that the Homebuyers' is a bit more comprehensive but not much…

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lovethymini Posts: 718 Forumite

6 June 2009 at 7:44PM

We're in the process of purchasing an 80's detached and paid £400 for a Homebuyers report.

Although most of the things reported we were aware of already , for example that the wooden fascia boards were rotten, there was inadequate loft insulation, and no sign of maintenance to the boiler or electrics, it told us that there were no structural defects to the property which was the key thing.

The only time I wouldn't have a HB report is if the property was of unusual construction, or I had concerns it was structurally sound, or if it was pre 1910's built. I would then get a full building survey.

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