Top tips for a Oxfordshire Home Buyers Survey
Oxfordshire is a county in southeast England, bordering on the Midlands to the north.
Its main population centre is Oxford, its county town. Other significant settlements are Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington and Chipping Norton to the north of Oxford; Carterton and Witney to the west; Thame and Chinnor to the east; and Abingdon, Wantage, Didcot, Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames to the south.
Oxford has amazing architecture, from the quadrangle of University College, founded in 1249, to the Sheldonian Theatre, built 1664–68 to the design of Sir Christopher Wren, and the Radcliffe Camera, built 1737–49 to the design of James Gibbs.
There are often many period survivals to be found, going at least back to the medieval era, in outlying villages and hamlets whereas the towns generally have at least a few Georgian properties, plenty of Victorian properties and any number of standard construction semi-detached, detached and terrace houses built in the 20th century, particularly in the interwar period, under both private and public auspices.
New build developments include semi-detached houses in Woodstock Road, Apsley Road and Water Eaton Road in Oxford; detached houses in Botley (particularly around Fogwell Road) and modern low-rise apartments in West Way, Oxford.
Its main population centre is Oxford, its county town. Other significant settlements are Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington and Chipping Norton to the north of Oxford; Carterton and Witney to the west; Thame and Chinnor to the east; and Abingdon, Wantage, Didcot, Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames to the south.
Oxford has amazing architecture, from the quadrangle of University College, founded in 1249, to the Sheldonian Theatre, built 1664–68 to the design of Sir Christopher Wren, and the Radcliffe Camera, built 1737–49 to the design of James Gibbs.
There are often many period survivals to be found, going at least back to the medieval era, in outlying villages and hamlets whereas the towns generally have at least a few Georgian properties, plenty of Victorian properties and any number of standard construction semi-detached, detached and terrace houses built in the 20th century, particularly in the interwar period, under both private and public auspices.
New build developments include semi-detached houses in Woodstock Road, Apsley Road and Water Eaton Road in Oxford; detached houses in Botley (particularly around Fogwell Road) and modern low-rise apartments in West Way, Oxford.
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Properties in Oxfordshire which are built in close proximity to the county's larger rivers such as the River Thames, the River Cherwell, the River Evenlode, the River Windrush, the River Glyme, the River Ock and the River Ray, may be in areas 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). | According to the UK Government's Public Health England, some parts of Oxfordshire, including places such as Chipping Norton and Lidstone, are in a raised radon area, with properties built there having a higher probability than average of experiencing ground Radon emissions. The raised Radon area has a maximum radon potential which is more than 30% (the percentage is the chance of a property being built where Radon emissions might measure above the action level). If you are concerned that a property you are buying is in an area of raised Radon, please click to visit Public Health England's UK Radon Map. Click also to find out more about Radon, Radon property searches and much more. | Areas can designated as having environmental or historical importance; as such there may be constraints on property or land developments or alterations. A recent Environmental Report stated that a property based in Chilton Field Way, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0SQ, is within 250m of an area likely to be impacted by environmental constraints. |
Oxfordshire is a county located in the south east of England and can be known by the abbreviated name of Oxon. It's the most rural county in the South East. Although it's reputed to be the furthest location from the sea, it has numerous canals and rivers for boating. King Alfred burnt the cakes in Wantage. Blenheim Palace, built between 1705 and 1722, a Baroque masterpiece, was the birthplace of Winston Churchill and has a landscape garden fashioned by 'Capability' Brown.Undoubtedly the county is most well-known for the collegiate university town of Oxford itself, with its dreaming spires dating back to the 13th century but there are so many other attractions such as the Cotswolds (from where the River Thames springs from) and even the family-friendly Didcot Railway Centre. The county borders Warwickshire to the north/north-west, Northamptonshire to the north/north-east, Buckinghamshire to the east, Berkshire to the south, Wiltshire to the south-west and Gloucestershire to the west.
Listed Building Survey Oxfordshire
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Oxfordshire. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Oxfordshire
Building Survey Oxfordshire Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Oxfordshire County Council at County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND, telephone 01865 792 422, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension .
Local Building Survey Oxfordshire
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Moreton-in-Marsh, Bibury, Ettington, Buckingham, Haddenham, Kings Hill and Lambourn.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Oxfordshire. 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 Oxfordshire we'll be able to give you the detailed Oxfordshire HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Oxfordshire
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Bagley Wood Road, Kennington, Oxfordshire OX1 5LY
- 25 Chilton Fields, Chilton Field Way, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0SQ
- The Vineyard, Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire, OX14 3EQ
- 26 Chapel Close, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 7DY
- 10 Vintner Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. OX14 3PF
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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 Oxfordshire.
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, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, is non-intrusive and is highly recommended if you are looking at buying a property in Oxfordshire.
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)
Should any issues be flagged up in the Home Buyers Survey, our surveyor will tell you what you need to do to get more in-depth advice on the extent and seriousness of the issue and what needs to be done to remedy it.
If you are worried about a crack or cracks or indeed any other defects that you think your property in Oxfordshire has, we strongly recommend you get a Home Buyers Survey as the cost of remedying the problem might snowball into many thousands of pounds further down the line.
As an example of the costs, underpinning a property due to subsidence can be upwards of £10,000.
As an example of the costs, underpinning a property due to subsidence can be upwards of £10,000.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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Who organises the access for the Building Survey?
The Building Surveyors will organise the access for the survey after your instruct them to do so. The access will either be:
- Access through the vendor; or
- Key collection from the estate agent
It is important that whoever grants access allows the building surveyor to have access to all areas of the property including the garage, loft space, eaves, cellars and out buildings.
HomeBuyers Report in Oxfordshire
A HomeBuyers Report is general visual inspection for flats, new properties or bungalows of standard construction.
Most leasehold flats in Oxfordshire should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
Most leasehold flats in Oxfordshire should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are converted properties which may need a Building Survey.
>Building Survey in Oxfordshire
Most freehold houses in Oxfordshire 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 01865 922 089.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Oxfordshire quote.
