Top tips for a Morden Home Buyers Survey
Morden has a small number of properties which predate the 19th century, such as an ex-coaching inn built in the 17th century, but the vast majority of properties were built in the 20th century, from 1926, when Morden Underground Station was opened.
The council built the St Helier Estate in the 1930s and it still survives today: it is mainly composed of terrace blocks such as in Winchcombe Road and Hexham Road. (Green Lane has low-rise flat blocks).
There are plenty of new build developments, such as the low-rise flat blocks of Pilgrim Close and Hillcross Avenue.
The council built the St Helier Estate in the 1930s and it still survives today: it is mainly composed of terrace blocks such as in Winchcombe Road and Hexham Road. (Green Lane has low-rise flat blocks).
There are plenty of new build developments, such as the low-rise flat blocks of Pilgrim Close and Hillcross Avenue.
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Properties built in the vicinity of the River Wandle, such as in Wandle 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). | Properties in some areas of Morden are built in designated smoke control areas. A recent local authority search done for a dwelling in Stonecot Hill, Morden, SM3 9HU noted that the property was in such a smoke control area. Under the terms of Section 20 of the Clean Air Act 1993, smoke emissions from all buildings are prohibited unless an exemption has been made by the Secretary of State under Section 21 of the Act. | Raised levels of noise pollution from roads in the Morden area are highest around the main roads London Road/A24 and Aberconway Road, affecting nearby streets such as Abbotsbury Road and Bardney Road. Raised levels of noise pollution from railways centre around the railway line which passes through Morden South Station and affecting nearby streets such as Hillcross Avenue and Maycross Avenue. |
Surrey is located in the south east of England and is well known for its high property prices and leafy areas. Guildford is the county town, however Surrey County Council can be found just up the A3 in the neighbouring town Kingston Upon Thames. It was in Dorking in Surrey at the White Horse where Charles Dickens wrote much of his Pickwick Papers and apparently based many of the characters on local peopleThe University of Surrey can be found in Guildford, however Surrey also hosts the Royal Holloway University of London (Egham), University of Law & Kingston University. HG Wells, writer of War of the Worlds, lived at Horsell Common in Woking in Surrey when he wrote the book and this is where, in the book, the Martians first land on Earth.
Listed Building Survey Morden
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Morden. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Morden
Building Survey Morden Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Merton Council at Merton Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden SM4 5DX, telephone 020 8274 4901, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension .
Local Building Survey Morden
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Mitcham, Sutton, Merton Park, Wimbledon, Worcester Park, Hackbridge and Raynes Park.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Morden. 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 Morden we'll be able to give you the detailed Morden HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Morden
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Marham Gardens, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6JJ
- 8 Rosedene Avenue, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5RA
- 64 Wilson Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3JL
- 112 Shaldon Drive, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4BH
- 55 Tynemouth Road, Mitcham, CR4 2BQ
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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 Morden.
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 Morden.
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 Morden 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.
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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.
Is a Mortgage valuation a defect survey?
It is a common misconception that a mortgage valuation is a HomeBuyers Survey and this can leave HomeBuyers exposed to high repair costs that could have been negotiated with the seller.
A mortgage valuation is conducted by the lender’s surveyor to assess the value of the property you are interested in buying in Morden and they do not provide a detailed report on structural defects.
A mortgage valuation is conducted by the lender’s surveyor to assess the value of the property you are interested in buying in Morden and they do not provide a detailed report on structural defects.
A HomeBuyers Survey details defects and includes a full appraisal of the property independently to anyone else including the mortgage lender.
You can use the information to obtain quotes to fix any defects and gives you the evidence to potentially share the costs with the seller.
You can use the information to obtain quotes to fix any defects and gives you the evidence to potentially share the costs with the seller.
Most savvy buyers make sure they get a HomeBuyers survey from an independent surveyor to make sure the property they are buying is free from defects.
Call us on 0207 112 5388 to get the best HomeBuyers survey for your property in Morden.
Call us on 0207 112 5388 to get the best HomeBuyers survey for your property in Morden.
Level 2: HomeBuyer Report with a Valuation
A HomeBuyer Report is a good general inspection for new properties, flats, bungalows and other properties of standard construction.
The majority of Morden's leasehold flats require only a HomeBuyers Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.
The majority of Morden's leasehold flats require only a HomeBuyers Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.
Level 3: Building Survey
In the main, houses in Morden which are over 50 years old, have been developed or have an unusual style justify booking a Building Survey as this is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide.
Read our detailed comparison guide on which RICS Survey to get for your property, or you can speak to one of our survey specialists on 0207 112 5388.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Morden quote
