Preparing for homebuyers report

hex2

My buyers have asked for a homebuyers report on my property. It is a turn of the century end terrace with the usual problems associated in a property of this age. Mature plumbing and electrics, couple of flat roofs.

What I need to know is how in depth is this survey? How long do they usually take? Is there anything I can do to prepare? The advice from my ea is to clean and clear same as for any other viewing, and to make them a nice cup of tea.

Should I escort them round? Clear out the toddlers which restricts me to a wednesday morning? Are there any little tricks to try - eg I have heard that you should be wiping off condensation and making sure there is no mould on the back of the wardrobe - not a problem here but you know what I mean.

I too have strong opinions on the point/lack of point on a homebuyers but I need to get this through as cleanly as possible so any positive suggestions gratefully received.

pawpurrs

A homebuyers on an average sized house should take approx 45 minutes. Depends on how good the surveyer is but generally for a HB they will not move furniture or go to places with no access, so you can use this to your advantage! :;) , generally they are not too thorough (sp) but should take damp readings, look in the loft etc.

Doozergirl

The surveyor will look around themselves and ask you if they need any help. Making tea is good.

The tricks are that you fix any problems you know about and are able because they will come up. Everyone should try and sell their house on having done everything they can to get problems rectified.

hex2

Thanks for your help on this. I think it went quite well, and the ogre seemed a very nice and reasonable man. I almost enjoyed it. He was here for an hour and a quarter, and he didn't move things. He was actually pleased with the access I had cleared.

Doing the little jobs and blocking the odd thing has paid off, as did making him two cups of tea! Going round with him helped so the top floor didnt go down as a conversion, and he understands that it is an original attic room , and that the chimney would have been built round the range etc,

Now we just have to wait for his report to land....