Home Buyers Survey Southampton
Home Buyers Survey Southampton
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Southampton is the largest city in Hampshire and has a major maritime history.
Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and there are surviving remains of 12th century houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace. The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.
The town expanded greatly in the Victorian era, particularly when the Southampton Docks were formed, starting from 1842. Pockets of Georgian architecture survived the 2nd world war, but much of the city was levelled. There has been extensive redevelopment since then. Council estates are in the Weston, Thornhill and Townhill Park districts.
New build developments include Fen Meadow (2, 3 and 4-bedroom houses) and are in areas such as Sarisbury Green, Swanmore and Whippingham.
Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and there are surviving remains of 12th century houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace. The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.
The town expanded greatly in the Victorian era, particularly when the Southampton Docks were formed, starting from 1842. Pockets of Georgian architecture survived the 2nd world war, but much of the city was levelled. There has been extensive redevelopment since then. Council estates are in the Weston, Thornhill and Townhill Park districts.
New build developments include Fen Meadow (2, 3 and 4-bedroom houses) and are in areas such as Sarisbury Green, Swanmore and Whippingham.
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Properties in Southampton which are built in close proximity to the River Itchen, in streets like Janaway Gardens and Priory Road, are subject to flood warnings and alerts 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). |
According to the UK Government's Public Health England, some parts of Southampton, including streets such as Exmoor Road and Clovelly Road, are in a raised radon area, with properties built there having a higher probability than average of experiencing ground Radon emissions. The raised Radon area has a maximum radon potential of 1-3% (the percentage is the chance of a property being built where Radon emissions might measure above the action level). If you are concerned that a property you are buying is in an area of raised Radon, please click to visit Public Health England's UK Radon Map. Click also to find out more about Radon, Radon property searches and much more. |
Southampton – Other Influential Factors
Some areas are designated as having environmental or historical importance; as such there may be constraints on property or land developments or alterations. A recent envirosearch reported that a property in Keppel Rise, Centenary Quay, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 9UD, was within 250m of an area likely to be impacted by environmental constraints. |
Hampshire is a large county in southern england with the south coast as one of its frontiers. Some 85% of its land mass is classed as rural. Its county town is Winchester although this town's population is dwarfed by the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, which are part of the ceremonial county of Hampshire but not the non-metropolitan county. Other major population centres include Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Fareham, Aldershot, Farnborough and Eastleigh.Hampshire contains the national parks of the South Downs and the New Forest and these cover some 45% of the county's area. The River Test is well known for its growing number of otters. The county contains many seaside resorts, including Hayling Island. Adjacent counties include West Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and Dorset. It is the birthplace of world-famous literary figures Charles Dickens and Jane Austen.
Listed Building Surveyors Southampton
We have local RICS surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Southampton. To find out more got to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Southampton
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Southampton Planning Application Search
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Southampton City Council at Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY, telephone 023 8083 3000, 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.
Home Buyers Survey in and around Southampton
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Eastleigh, North Baddesley, Upton, Cadnam, Lyndhurst, Harefield and Bursledon.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake surveys in Southampton. 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 surveys on properties in Southampton we'll be able to give you the detailed report you need to know what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Southampton
Recently completed surveys near you:
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Mandalay, Forester Road, Soberton Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 3QG
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12 Keppel Rise, Centenary Quay, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 9UD
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65 Gordon Avenue, Southampton, SO14 6WH
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167a Spring Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire SO19 2NU
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Holly Lodge, Empress Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire. SO43 7A
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Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A Home Buyers Survey identifies many different defects or potential risks that can be found within a property and is an essential part of any home buying process. The survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, is completed by a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) registered Surveyor so they are fully trained to provide you with the detail you need to give you the salient facts when you are looking to buy your home in Southampton.
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.
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Should any issues be flagged up in the HomeBuyers Survey, our surveyor will tell you what you need to do to get more in-depth advice on the extent and seriousness of the issue affecting your property in Southampton and what needs to be done to remedy it.
If you are worried about a crack or cracks or indeed any other defects that you think your property has, we strongly recommend you get a Home Buyers Survey as the cost of remedying the problem might snowball into many thousands of pounds further down the line.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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Do I get aerial photos of my property as part of my survey?
Your surveyor will take photographs of your roof as part of your survey. These may form part of a Building Survey or may be referred to in a Homebuyer Report.
These photos are not aerial photos; they are normally taken from ground level and possibly from using a device which enables photos to be taken from an upper window.
The surveyor takes photos as part of their checking of the property for defects; they will inspect all accessible areas in order to do this, including the drains and the loft (if this is present and they can get to it).
HomeBuyers Report in Southampton
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction. Most leasehold flats in Southampton should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
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Building Survey in Southampton
Most freehold houses in Southampton 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 Southampton quote.
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