Top tips for a Fleet Home Buyers Survey
Fleet is an affluent town in north Hampshire and is a commuter town for many London workers. It developed largely when the railway arrived in 1840, the same year that the Christ Church parish church was built.
There are few very old buildings in Fleet and most of the town has formed around some Victorian buildings such as All Saint's Church, built c. 1862. Much building occurred between the 1st and 2nd World Wars, with many semi-detached and terrace houses being built.
Building picked up again in the 1960s and then from the mid-1970s onwards, new areas such as Ancells Farm and Zebon Copse were built. Elvetham Heath was completed in 2008 and has added around 3,500 to Fleet's population.
There are few very old buildings in Fleet and most of the town has formed around some Victorian buildings such as All Saint's Church, built c. 1862. Much building occurred between the 1st and 2nd World Wars, with many semi-detached and terrace houses being built.
Building picked up again in the 1960s and then from the mid-1970s onwards, new areas such as Ancells Farm and Zebon Copse were built. Elvetham Heath was completed in 2008 and has added around 3,500 to Fleet's population.
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Properties in Fleet built in close proximity to some of the feeders and tributaries of the Basingstoke Canal and Gelvert Bottom, in streets such as Tamworth Drive and Avondale Road, are in areas which are subject to flood 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). | Properties in some areas of Fleet may be affected by overhead power lines or mobile phone masts. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Old Dairy Close, Fleet GU51 3SJ, 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. | Properties in some areas of Fleet may be affected by environmental constraints. A recent environmental search carried out for a property in Kukri Gardens, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8EU revealed that the property was within 250m of an area likely to be impacted by environmental constraints. These included Ancient Woodland: Soanes/Wood Copses. Areas which have been designated as having environmental or historical importance may impose constraints on property or land developments or alterations. |
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 Survey Fleet
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Fleet. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Fleet
Building Survey Fleet Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Hart District Council at Civic Offices Harlington Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4AE, telephone 01252 622122, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension .
Local Building Survey Fleet
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Farnborough, Farnham, Aldershot, Yateley, Frimley, South Lambeth and Blackwater.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Fleet. 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 Fleet we'll be able to give you the detailed Fleet HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Fleet
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Honister Gardens, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3DD
- 91 Willowbourne, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 5BP
- 34 Old Dairy Close, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3SJ
- 4 Award Rd, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 6HE
- 34 Old Dairy Close, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3SJ
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Our Building Surveyor uses their local knowledge of Fleet to ensure they deliver a detailed homebuyers report to help you decide whether you should move forward with your home move or if you should pull out.
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We normally have availability within days of you booking and our turnaround for homebuyers survey reports is within 5 working days.
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 Fleet.
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.
Whichever you opt for out of a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, they are both excellent for peace of mind if you are considering buying a property in Fleet.
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 the Home Buyers Survey flags up any of these defects then our Surveyor explains what you need to do to get further advice on how to investigate them and get It resolved.
If you are concerned about your property in Fleet having any other defects then you MUST get a Home Buyers Survey as the costs for repairing the defects can run into thousands of pounds.
If you can identify the defect before you purchase then 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
Includes online checklists, videos, downloads and tips - plus it is completely free to use from start to finish and saves your progress along the way.
How long does it take to compile a survey report?
On the day of the inspection the surveyor will attend the property and complete your chosen survey; either a HomeBuyer Report or Building Survey.
Once they are back in the office the same evening they will give you a call to run through any major issues found during the inspection (some surveyors don't offer this service however with us this comes as standard).
Once they are back in the office the same evening they will give you a call to run through any major issues found during the inspection (some surveyors don't offer this service however with us this comes as standard).
The surveyor will then email the report to you five working days after the survey has taken place.
If the surveyor feels the report is going to take him longer to type up due to the detail included then they’ll advise you of when the survey report will be made available.
If the surveyor feels the report is going to take him longer to type up due to the detail included then they’ll advise you of when the survey report will be made available.
HomeBuyers Report in Fleet
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction.
Most leasehold flats in Fleet should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Most leasehold flats in Fleet should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Fleet
Most freehold houses in Fleet 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.
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 01252 560 064.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Fleet quote.
