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Survey Advice please

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3kids3rabbits
3kids3rabbits Posts: 4 Newbie
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in House buying, renting & selling
We have had an offer in principle from Woolwich, they have now asked us which survey we would like.

We had already decided on the Homebuyers Report but the price of their surveys seems high to me, just wondered if anyone had any up to date experience of survey prices.

Valuation is £415, Homebuyers Report £675

It had been 12 years since we last bought a house but this sounds expensive to me!

Thanks for your help.
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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    Contact a few local RICS surveyors and ask for quotes?
  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    wow , £1090 ???

    Where we are , reputable RICS surveyors do a homebuyers for IRO £240 and £350
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • twisty
    twisty Posts: 91 Forumite
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    We have just paid for our Homebuyer's report with Nationwide and it is costing £675.
    wow , £1090 ???
    No, the Homebuyer's report of £675 would include a valuation. The £415 is if you just want a valuation (ie you pay £260 more to turn it into a HB report).
  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    Well in that case.....
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • mrsmchapman
    mrsmchapman Posts: 358 Forumite
    £675 would include the valuation cost.

    You could look at purchasing just the valuation and selecting a homebuyers report independently however I doubt you'll get and independent report for £260!
  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    £240 in LU7 area :-)
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • CPS
    CPS Posts: 172 Forumite
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    Just had a homebuyers report done through Post Office and it cost us £470 (incl valuation report). Co-Op is less than that. Your cost seems very expensive compared to that
  • mrsmchapman
    mrsmchapman Posts: 358 Forumite
    You would have to pay the valuation cost regardless, so maybe have a ring around and see what prices your given.
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,266 Forumite
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    What's the purchase price or estimated value?
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • mawebb81
    mawebb81 Posts: 5 Forumite
    we are in the process of moving and had our survey done through Woolwich. The surveys were done by Esurv (not sure if this is who they use for all their surveys??)

    Anyway, we had the Homebuyers survery and it was £545.

    Esurv base the price on the price you are paying for the house.

    Google them and you can see from their website what their prices are (sorry I can't post a link, apparently I'm not allowed to as a new user!)

    Hope that helps.
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