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Home Buyers Survey Luton
Home Buyers Survey Luton
We have local RICS surveyors with knowledge and experience of properties in Luton. We leave no stone unturned and our fees are fixed - plus we'll handle all the access for you with same week availability.
Get an Instant Online Home Buyers Survey Quote now or speak to a friendly member of our team on 0333 344 3234.
Top tips for a Luton Home Buyers Survey
Luton developed rapidly after the arrival of the railway in 1860 and in the century before 1901, the population increased more than tenfold to 39,000. Various industries were located there from 1905 onwards and into the interwar period, such as Vauxhall: this led to lots of private and council housing being built there in the 1920s and 1930s.
Luton was extensively bombed in the 2nd world war which was the cause of large council housing estates being built at Farley Hill, Stopsley, Limbury, Marsh Farm and Leagrave.
Luton was extensively bombed in the 2nd world war which was the cause of large council housing estates being built at Farley Hill, Stopsley, Limbury, Marsh Farm and Leagrave.
There are large numbers of semi-detached properties in and around Luton, built in the 20th century, but there are a few surviving properties from earlier periods such the semi-detached houses in London Road and the Victorian terraces in Preston Gardnens.
There are various modern developments such as can be seen in Cavalier Close – some of these are offered on shared ownership terms.
There are various modern developments such as can be seen in Cavalier Close – some of these are offered on shared ownership terms.
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Buildings in Luton built close to the River Lea, for example along the New Bedford Road have been subject to flood alerts and warnings from time to time. If you are concerned that a property you are looking to buy is in a flood risk area, you should consider getting a flood risk report (click for more details). |
Some properties in Luton are located in close proximity to Luton Airport and its associated flight paths. A recent HomeBuyer Report carried out on a home in Twyford Avenue was one such property. Properties such as this are subject to pollution in the air and air traffic noise may be audible from time to time. |
Properties in some areas of Luton may be affected by overhead power lines or mobile phone masts. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Cowper Street revealed that there were overhead power lines or mobile phone masts located within 250m of the dwelling. Overhead power lines and phone masts can be contentious and additionally may have a visual impact on the surrounding area. |
Bedfordshire is often abbreviated to Beds and is a county located to the East of England. It is a ceremonial county and a historic county, covered by three unitary authorities: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton. Bedfordshire is bordered by Cambridgeshire to the northeast, Northamptonshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the southeast.Bedford itself is halfway between Oxford and Cambridge and a railway line nicknamed the Varsity or Brain Line used to connect the two universities. Bedfordshire contains the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, as well as Woburn Abbey and Safari Park. John Bunyan, author of the Pigrim's Progress, was from the county (born Elstow, just south of Bedford) and actually spent 12 years in Bedford Gaol for his nonconformist views regarding the restoration of the monarchy!
Listed Building Surveyors Luton
We have local RICS surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Luton. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Luton
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Luton Planning Application Search
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Luton Borough Council at Town Hall, Luton LU1 2BQ, telephone 01582 546 000, or you can check for the most recently stored planning applications online here:
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension.
Local Building Survey in Luton
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Dunstable, Stevenage, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Sundon, Taplow and Offley.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Luton. Whether you are buying an old run down 'doer upper' or standard construction freehold house, our RICS surveyors have seen them all.
With a vast number of years of experience completing building surveys on properties in Luton we'll be able to give you the detailed Luton HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Luton
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Celandine Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4AH
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10 Dexter Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4DX
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47 Brompton Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3QS
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19 Ley Hill Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5QA
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1a Ashwell Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AY
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Panel of RICS Surveyors
Ranging from 10 to 40 years all of our chartered RICS Surveyors are registered with and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and have indemnity insurance that covers all of the work they undertake in a Home Buyers Survey in Luton.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey is a visual inspection of the grounds and the internal/external structure of the property and identifies defects such as cracks or damage to the structure of the property, subsidence, damp and infestations.
Some of these defects you may not even see or know what to look for which makes getting a Home Buyers Survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, incredibly important when you are considering buying a home in Luton.
NB If you're a first time buyer, you might wish to click on What is a House Survey to find out more, including what happens during the inspection.
Click to find out how much does a house survey cost (free, no obligation quote)
If you're buying a home in Luton which shows the signs of damp, or any other defects then you MUST get a Home Buyers Survey.
The costs for making good or repairing some of these defects can run into thousands of pounds; however, If identified within a survey you can get quotes for fixing it and either share the costs with the seller, or, in worst case examples, choose not to proceed.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
FREE Online Conveyancing Process for Buyers
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My estate agent told me I don’t need a survey
Fortunately we only come across this on occasion. As we know, English Law puts the emphasis on the buyer in a conveyancing transaction to complete all reasonable checks on the property prior to exchange.
This is explained by the legal term – caveat emptor – which is the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
Although the estate agent’s intentions may be pure in advising against a survey, in the event of a buyer moving into a property and finding that there are defects that would have been identified in the simplest of RICS surveyor checks, there is no recourse to the estate agent after the fact.
If the surveyor does not identify any significant defects, then the buyer can complete the purchase with peace of mind, however if defects are identified then an informed decision can be made on whether to proceed with the purchase prior to being contractually tied in.
A survey does also on occasion provide an opportunity to renegotiate on price based on newly identified problems not spotted on first inspection.
An estate agent is paid on completion as is the vendor therefore their drivers for additional property checks are very different to those of the buyers’.
HomeBuyers Report in Luton
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Luton should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Luton
Most freehold houses in Luton that are over 50 years old, that have been refurbished/developed or are unusual in style should get a Building Survey. A Building Survey used to be called the Full Structural Survey and is the most comprehensive visual inspection a surveyor can provide. Choosing a HomeBuyers Report when you should have a Building survey can be costly if key defects don't get reported in the detail you require.
If you are unsure which survey to choose you can call our surveyors and they'll help you choose - Call 0333 344 3234.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Luton quote.
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