Buying a Home

Buying a new home can be a financial gamble if you do not take professional advice.
Unfortunately, many people make a basic error as they believe a valuation undertaken on behalf of their mortgage lender is a survey. This is simply not the case as this valuation only assists the lender in deciding whether to offer a mortgage against the value of a property.
Your own survey can save you considerable sums of money and ensure there are no surprises for you when you move in.
Or are you feeling lucky..?

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Types of Reports

We are able to offer a range of services. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

RICS HomeBuyer Report

RICS Condition Report

This is designed to provide a survey report on the condition of a property of conventional construction and materials. It will give you advice on items that require repair and issues that require further investigation. It will also include an independent valuation and an insurance reinstatement figure.

Independent valuations

We can provide valuations for a number of reasons such as for the Grant of Probate, tax planning, legal valuations for matrimonial purposes, equity valuations for shared ownership purposes and for repayment of Help to Buy loans.

Legal & General SmartrSurvey

​Abbey Hill Surveyors have partnered with Legal & General to provide their customers with the Legal & General SmartrSurvey - an alternative survey solution. Click here for more information. 

This provides a general overview of the condition of a property of conventional construction and materials, which appear to be in reasonable condition and have not been subject to significant alterations. This report does not provide a valuation or an insurance reinstatement figure.

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Energy Performance Certificates on residential property

​Our surveyors are also fully qualified energy assessors.