Home Buyers Survey York
Home Buyers Survey York
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York, known as Eboracum to the Romans, is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire and the traditional county town of Yorkshire. It has a rich history and in particular it hosts York Minster, a large Gothic cathedral, which has been rebuilt and redeveloped many times and dates back at least to the 7th century.
The city has many medieval streets with cobbles and some surviving properties and many remaining Georgian town houses and buildings as well as Victorian large houses, villas and terraces.
The 20th century saw many properties being built in York's hinterland, both municipal and private, not least because of the workforce which grew up around the chocolate industry, particularly that of Rowntree's.
There is a rich variety of housing, take for example the 1920s/30s town houses and semi-detached properties in Granger Avenue, Acomb; the modern terraced houses in St Stephen's Road and Salisbury Terrace and the double-fronted 18th century cottages in Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe.
New build developments include the 3-bedroom terrace houses in Campleshon Road, the town houses in Lower Ebor Street and the detached houses in the Rowntree Quarter.
The city has many medieval streets with cobbles and some surviving properties and many remaining Georgian town houses and buildings as well as Victorian large houses, villas and terraces.
The 20th century saw many properties being built in York's hinterland, both municipal and private, not least because of the workforce which grew up around the chocolate industry, particularly that of Rowntree's.
There is a rich variety of housing, take for example the 1920s/30s town houses and semi-detached properties in Granger Avenue, Acomb; the modern terraced houses in St Stephen's Road and Salisbury Terrace and the double-fronted 18th century cottages in Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe.
New build developments include the 3-bedroom terrace houses in Campleshon Road, the town houses in Lower Ebor Street and the detached houses in the Rowntree Quarter.
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Properties in York which are built in close proximity to the River Ouse, Holgate Beck and Tang Hall Beck among other water courses, in streets such as Rougier Street and Coney Street, are in an area where flood warnings and alerts are issued 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 York are located nearby to existing or proposed sites for wind farms or wind turbines. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Gladstone Street for example, flagged up that the property was built within 4km of existing or proposed wind farms or turbines. The location of wind farms or turbines can be contentious due to visual and auditory impact. |
Some properties in York are located nearby to areas to be explored for their energy potential by the oil & gas industry – they must be licensed by the Oil and Gas Authority – and such exploration includes areas subject to hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") investigation. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Gladstone Street for example, flagged up that the property was:
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Yorkshire is the largest county in the United Kingdom and it is made up of large subdivisions; North Yorshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire; which administer their own parts of it although the whole is still recognised as a cultural region and geographical territory.The largest city is Leeds although there are several large-sized cities in the county, such as Sheffield, Huddersfield and Hull and it also contains York, a very beautiful walled city. It is bordered by the counties of Durham, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire, Lancashire and Westmorland.
Yorkshire boasts some wonderful natural areas such as the North York Moors and the Dales National Parks. The Howardian Hills and Nidderdale have been designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club plays at Headingley in Leeds and there are a number of prominent football clubs in the county such as Leeds United, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough.
Every Easter Monday, the World Coal Carrying Championship is carried out at Gawthorpe - competitors have to carry a 50kg sack of coal for around 3/4 of a mile!
Listed Building Surveyors York
We have local RICS surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in York. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in York
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York Planning Application Search
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting City of York Council at West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA, telephone 01904 551 550, 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 York
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Knapton, Askham Bryan, Bishopthorpe, Murton, Haxby, Somerford Keynes and Brockfield.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in York. 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 York we'll be able to give you the detailed York HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey York
Recently completed surveys near you:
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Huntington Rd, City Centre, York YO31 9BP
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14 Clifton, York YO30 6BQ
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66 Brockfield Park Dr, York YO31 9ER
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16 Lendal, York YO1 8DA
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47 Front St, York YO24 3BR
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Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey non-intrusively inspects both the external and internal structure of a property for matters which include these, among others; damp, subsidence, infestations, cracks and damage.
If you are thinking of buying a property in York, it is vitally important to book a Home Buyers Survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, for your peace of mind.
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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If the Home Buyers Survey shows up any such problems in your property in York, our appointed surveyor will explain to you what you should do to get more in-depth information about the type and scope of the matter and what is required to fix it.
If you are worried about any defects that you think your property has, we strongly recommend you get a Home Buyers Survey as the cost of remedying the problem might grow to many thousands of pounds as time progresses.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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Is a Mortgage valuation a defect survey?
Mortgage lenders in England and Wales require you to a valuation for the property you are buying so that they can gauge whether the amount you are paying is appropriate. This survey is called a Mortgage Valuation. The mortgage valuation is paid for by you however the results aren't always shared with you as the survey belongs to the mortgage lender. On top of which it doesn't include any survey into potential defects or structural issues that are too often found in properties.
There is also a degree of confusion because the mortgage valuation is referred to as a survey and so many buyers assume this is what is meant by 'have you done your survey?' It is important that when buying a property in York that you arrange your own Homebuyers Survey that reports on defects or potential issues with the property; either a HomeBuyers Report or a Building Survey. Buying without a survey could leave you at the mercy of undetected defects such as rising damp which can cost thousands to repair and would affect your future sale price if not repaired.
HomeBuyers Report in York
The HomeBuyers Report is a reasonable 'broad-brush' structural inspection most suited to flats, new properties and bungalows of standard construction. A HomeBuyers Report would suit most leasehold flats in York excepting Victorian conversions which may require a Building Survey.
Building Survey in York
Many houses in York are over 50 years old, have been converted or have an unusual style: a Building Survey is best suited to these. It is the highest level of visual inspection that a RICS Surveyor can produce.
Read our detailed comparison guide on which HomeBuyers Survey to book or call our team of expert advisers on 0333 344 3234.
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