Top tips for a Midhurst Home Buyers Survey
Midhurst is in West Sussex and is a market town. It hosts St Ann's Castle – or a least its foundations – which dates back to Norman times, from about 1120.
Some of the buildings in the Old Town are Tudor in origin and the Spread Eagle Hotel dates back to the 15th century. North Street has many Tudor buildings which have had Georgian and classical facades added during the 17th and 18th centuries.
There are many Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the main routes out of the town and the mid to late 20th century saw considerable house building to the town's south, around the areas of Fairway, Holmbush and Little Midhurst.
New build developments include large detached houses, duplexes and apartments in Kings Drive and houses of various sizes in Lamberts Lane.
Some of the buildings in the Old Town are Tudor in origin and the Spread Eagle Hotel dates back to the 15th century. North Street has many Tudor buildings which have had Georgian and classical facades added during the 17th and 18th centuries.
There are many Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the main routes out of the town and the mid to late 20th century saw considerable house building to the town's south, around the areas of Fairway, Holmbush and Little Midhurst.
New build developments include large detached houses, duplexes and apartments in Kings Drive and houses of various sizes in Lamberts Lane.
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Properties in Midhurst built in the close vicinity of the River Rother, in streets such as Easebourne Lane and Dodsley Lane, 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). | When a RICS surveyor carries out either a building survey or homebuyer report in the Midhurst area, they will switch the lights on and off but not test the whole electrical system. If they suspect that there is an electrical problem, they will recommend that you consult a local electrical contractor. A local electrician in the Midhurst area is Chi Electrical, 5 Perche Ct, Midhurst GU29 9TE. | Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in the Midhurst area mainly centre around the main road – A286, Bepton Road/New Road/Chichester Road, and also affect nearby roads and streets such as Heathfield Gardens and Pretoria Avenue. |
West Sussex along with East Sussex used to make up the larger ceremonial county of Sussex. Land in West Sussex is varied and is part coastal, part downland and part wealden. The only city in the county is Chichester, which is also the county town but there are major towns including Crawley, Horsham, Midhurst, Worthing, Arundel, Bognor Regis and Shoreham-by-Sea among others.Among the many excellent places to visit in West Sussex are Arundel Castle (classic, fairtytale-like castle built during the reign of William the Conqueror), the Vandalian Tower and Wings Museum. Counties adjacent to West Sussex include Surrey, Hampshire, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Listed Building Survey Midhurst
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Midhurst. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Midhurst
Building Survey Midhurst Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Chichester District Council at East Pallant House, 1 East Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TY, telephone 01243 785 166, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension .
Local Building Survey Midhurst
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Cocking, Graffham, Didling, Iping, Fernhurst, Petworth and Lurgashall.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Midhurst. 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 Midhurst we'll be able to give you the detailed Midhurst HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Midhurst
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- North St, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DJ
- 14 Bepton Rd, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9NB
- 13 The Fairway, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9JF
- 59 Common View, Stedham, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 0NU
- 22 Wheelbarrow Castle, Easebourne, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9AG
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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 Midhurst.
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 Midhurst, 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.
Click to find out how much does a house survey cost (free, no obligation quote)
If they find any issues during the inspection of your property in Midhurst, our surveyor will flag them up in the Home Buyers Survey and give you advice on what you should do to solve them. An example of this is where the surveyor finds evidence of woodworm infestation.
If you are concerned about any other defects with the property you MUST get a Home Buyers Survey as the costs of repairing the defects can run into thousands of pounds.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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What’s the difference between the HomeBuyer Report and a Building Survey?
The HomeBuyer Report is a survey carried out on smaller properties of a simpler design such as purpose built flats, bungalows, maisonettes and post-1950s houses of standard construction.
The HomeBuyer Report comes in a standard format and can give a great general view regarding a property's construction and condition.
The HomeBuyer Report comes in a standard format and can give a great general view regarding a property's construction and condition.
In contrast, Building Surveys are bespoke and better suited to larger and/or older properties where the original construction material may have degraded and requires further commenting on outside of the scope of a HomeBuyer Report.
HomeBuyers Report in Midhurst
A HomeBuyers Report is a good general inspection for flats, new properties, bungalows of standard construction.
Most leasehold flats in Midhurst should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Most leasehold flats in Midhurst should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Midhurst
Most freehold houses in Midhurst 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.
A Building Survey used to be called the Full Structural Survey and is the most comprehensive visual inspection a surveyor can provide.
You can research into which survey best suits your style of property by reading our comparison guide above or call our survey team of experts on 0333 344 3234.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Midhurst quote.
