Top tips for a Leicester Home Buyers Survey
Leicester is one of the oldster cities in England and the remains of the baths at Roman Leicester can be seen at the Jewry Wall. The Grand Union Canal built in the 1890s helped increase the city's trade with London, encouraging greater population and more houses to be built and this increased in 1832 when the railway arrived.
The population greatly increased in the mid-to-late Victorian era and there are still many properties which date from this period, particularly Victorian terraces and cottages.
House building continued in the interwar period and accelerated in the 30 years after the end of the 2nd world war when Braunstone housing estate was expanded, as were other existing estates and the final large estate, Beaumont Leys, was developed in the north of the city in the 1970s and consisted of a mix of private and council housing and mainly of semi-detached and terrace stock.
There are many new developments, particularly of semi-detached houses and apartments, in areas such as Leicester Forest East, Whetstone, Queensborough and Kibworth Harcourt. Help to Buy is often available and many properties are being sold under shared ownership terms.
The population greatly increased in the mid-to-late Victorian era and there are still many properties which date from this period, particularly Victorian terraces and cottages.
House building continued in the interwar period and accelerated in the 30 years after the end of the 2nd world war when Braunstone housing estate was expanded, as were other existing estates and the final large estate, Beaumont Leys, was developed in the north of the city in the 1970s and consisted of a mix of private and council housing and mainly of semi-detached and terrace stock.
There are many new developments, particularly of semi-detached houses and apartments, in areas such as Leicester Forest East, Whetstone, Queensborough and Kibworth Harcourt. Help to Buy is often available and many properties are being sold under shared ownership terms.
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Properties in Leicester which are built in close proximity to the River Soar and the Old River Soar and the Grand Union Canal, in streets like Repton Street and Dunton Street, 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). | A recent Environmental Search for a property on Plough Road, Little Thorpe, Leicester, LE19 2LE, stated that the dwelling was within 50m of an area with potential for natural ground instability. The British Geological Survey has assessed the area of search as having moderate potential for natural ground instability. This does not necessarily mean there is cause for concern in terms of the property's stability. Active subsidence will be dependent on local conditions, such as the proximity of trees or areas where trees have been removed, which require an inspection of the site to identify the nature of the ground on which the property is built. A house buyers survey is advised to look for signs of property damage that may indicate poor natural ground conditions. | Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in the Leicester area mainly centre around the main road – Vaughan Way, impacting roads and streets such as Great Central Street and Holy Bones. |
Leicestershireis in the East Midlands and Leicester is its traditional administrative centre, even though the City of Leicester itself is a unitary authority and administered separately. The county is bordered by Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire.Leicestershire has 2 motorways running through it - the M1 and the M69. The county has 3 universities; the University of Leicester, Loughborough University and De Montfort University.
The county hosts the East Midlands Airport a hub airport for domestic, EU and international flights, which is located at Castle Donington. Castle Donington is also the location of Donington Park, which has many uses, ranging from motor racing to hosting large music concerts and festivals.
Other than Leicester, other large towns in the county include Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville, Hinckley, Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray.
Food associated with the county includes Red Leicester, Long Clawson and Stilton cheeses and pork pies, particularly Melton Mowbray Pork Pies.
For random facts, the original Hansom Cab - i.e. with a mechanical meter - was invented in Hinckley in the county (by Joseph Hansom) in 1834 and Thomas Cook organised the world's first package tour from Leicester in 1841.
Worth a paragraph on its own, the phrase 'painting the town red' originates from revelry which accompanied some loutish aristocratic hunters celebrating a good day's hunting in 1837 in Melton Mowbray: they daubed red paint on houses, pub signs and a toll-bar and apparently, some of the paint still remains on some of the older houses in the High Street.
Listed Building Survey Leicester
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Leicester. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Leicester
Building Survey Leicester Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Leicester City Council at Leicester City Council ,City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ, telephone 0116 454 1000, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey Leicester
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Birstall, Thurmaston, Oadby, Thorpe Astley, Glenfield, Bassingfield and Wigston.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Leicester. 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 Leicester we'll be able to give you the detailed Leicester HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Leicester
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Ashleigh Gardens, Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0FJ
- 57 Bridgewater Drive, Great Glen, Leicestershire, LE8 9DX
- 14 Nurses Lane, Wymondham, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2AS
- 328 Knighton Lane East, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 6FS
- 44 Loughborough Road, Hathern, Leicestershire, LE12 5JA
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Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey involves an examination of the structure of the inside and the outside of a property aimed at pinpointing issues such as subsidence, damp, cracks, infestation and damage.
The survey is non-intrusive. If you are thinking of buying a property in Leicester, it is highly advisable to book one, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report,.
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 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 Leicester has subsidence, or 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.
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.
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What happens if your surveyor is does not inspect an area of the property?
There can be a number of reasons a surveyor might not inspect an area during their survey of a property.
Most commonly it is down to access (or lack thereof) to a certain part of the property (i.e. roof/garage) where a vendor may have forgotten to leave the key used to gain entry to the area in question.
Additionally if your surveyor is physically unable to gain access to an area because, for example, there are objects in the way, they will equally be unable to inspect it in the normal way and report back on it.
Additionally if your surveyor is physically unable to gain access to an area because, for example, there are objects in the way, they will equally be unable to inspect it in the normal way and report back on it.
Your surveyor may agree to return to a property to cover the areas that were missed in the original survey, assuming that steps have been taken to enable them to access the areas in question easily and once a date/time to return has been agreed with the vendor.
HomeBuyers Report in Leicester
A HomeBuyers Report is a good general inspection for flats, new properties, bungalows of standard construction.
Most leasehold flats in Leicester should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Most leasehold flats in Leicester should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Leicester
Most houses in Leicester that are over 50 years old, which have been developed or have an unusual style should get a Building Survey.
A Building Survey is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide.
A Building Survey is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide.
We'll review the property with you, discuss any defects you're concerned with and help you choose the correct HomeBuyers Survey for your property.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Leicester quote.
