The Homebuyer Survey & Valuation

By contrast, the Homebuyer Service is in a standard format and is designed specifically as an economy service.  This type of survey is intended for properties that are post-1850, seem to be in reasonable condition and are conventional in type and construction.  It therefore differs materially from a Building Survey in two major respects.  It is intended only for particular types of home, Houses, Flats and Bungalows which are: Conventional in type and construction Apparently in reasonable condition It focuses on essentials

Defects and problems which are urgent or significant and thus have an effect on the value of the property - although it also includes much other valuation information.  The Homebuyer Service unlike a Building Survey, provides not only a survey but also a valuation as an integral part of the Service. It is a concise report, and uses general phrases with regard to condition, features, etc.  It will help you in making decisions on purchases, but may require further investigation on some specific details.