Property survey questions answered in brief

My mortgage lender is carrying out a survey so why do I need another one?

Most mortgage lenders carry out only a basic property valuation, whereas a RICS Home Buyer Survey and Valuations by Chartered Surveyors are much more in depth and more likely to reveal defectsin the property you are buying.

A number of mortgage lenders do not require any inspection of the property you intend to buy. In such cases it is essential to have your own valuation / survey done.

What will my survey or valuation cost?

A simple professional valuation of a small property might be as little as £175. A Building Survey on a substantial property may cost over £1,000. But you get real value for money by uncovering previously-unknown defects in the property, plus peace of mind that there will be no nasty surprises.

Why use a Chartered Surveyor at Manning Stainton?

We have five qualified RICS, Chartered Surveyors within our company who work in the Leeds, Wakefield Wetherby and Bradford areas on a daily basis.

Their technical and local property knowledge is considerable, as they work closely with our 14 Manning Stainton estate agency offices across West Yorkshire.

Can you carry out a RICS Homebuyer Survey and a Valuation for my mortgage lender?

Usually, if we are contacted early enough we can often do the RICS Homebuyer Report and Valuation in conjunction with the lender’s mortgage valuation, thereby saving you time and money.

We represent the majority of mortgage lenders by our association with Allied Surveyors PLC in the provision of mortgage valuations.