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Type of property
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Conventional property in reasonable condition.
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Type of service
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Provides all of the features in the Home Condition Report, plus:
- The surveyor’s professional opinion on the market value
- An insurance reinstatement figure for the property
- Details of significant problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property
- Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions
- Legal issues that need to be addressed before completing the purchase
- Information on location, local environment and the recorded energy efficiency (where available)
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Reason for service
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To help you make an informed judgment on whether to buy a property and this is at a reasonable price. To be clear on the decisions and actions that need to be taken before contracts are exchanged.
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For awareness
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The HBR can benefit sellers – if commissioned before the property is put on the market, it may alert owners to problems that could later hold up the sale. Potentially allows purchasers to negotiate a better deal with the seller.
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Report format
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Uses standardized RICS report with clear traffic light ratings system.
