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When do I have the survey?

steph2901
steph2901 Posts: 346 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
in House buying, renting & selling
Sorry if this sounds a bit stupid, but it's been 11 years since my last move and I can't remember, but when do I arrange for a survey? Would it be after I've had the mortgage accepted? I'm currently awaiting a decision. I know they do a valuation survey but as it's an older house, I want to make sure there are no hidden horrors.

Thanks

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  • Mickygg
    Mickygg Posts: 1,737 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Do the survey after the mortgage has been approved. If the mortgage isn't approved then you may waste money on a survey if you cant get a mortgage.
  • booksurr
    booksurr Posts: 3,700 Forumite
    either take a gamble and pay the lender's surveyor to do both the valuation for them and a more detailed survey for you

    or

    wait until the mortgage valuation is done and then send in your own independent surveyor once you know the mortgage remains on track
  • steph2901
    steph2901 Posts: 346 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    Thanks for the quick reply :)
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