Top tips for a Portsmouth Home Buyers Survey
Portsmouth has a long history which goes back to Roman times and it has, for example, the world's oldest dry dock, is the site of a number of Palmerston Forts (built in 1859 for defence against possible invasion from the continent) and was extensively bombed in the second world war.
In terms of its housing, there are survivals from many eras but much of the property development has come about as a result of the aforesaid wartime blitz bombing. Initially there were many prefabricated houses constructed and Paulsgrove council estate was completed in 1953.
In terms of its housing, there are survivals from many eras but much of the property development has come about as a result of the aforesaid wartime blitz bombing. Initially there were many prefabricated houses constructed and Paulsgrove council estate was completed in 1953.
Leigh Park had housing estates built in it between 1949 and 1974. Council housing built in the 1960s and 1970s in Landport, Somerstown and Buckland replaced previous housing which had been ruled as 'unfit for human habitation'. Over time, many properties have been sold under the 'Right to Buy' scheme and there has been much renovation.
There are various modern housing developments in and around Portsmouth offering new build housing, such as at Gunwharf Keys.
There are various modern housing developments in and around Portsmouth offering new build housing, such as at Gunwharf Keys.
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Homes in many areas around Portsmouth, particularly alongside the coast, are subject to flood warnings, including, for example, the coast around Southsea, Farlington, the west of Portchester and the northwest of Portsea Island, including streets such as Quatremaine Road and Dundas Spur, and including Hilsea in particular. 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). | For some properties in Portsmouth dated around 1930s the external walls are 265mm thick cavity brickwork. The walls should be inspected by a Building Surveyors to ensure the condition is satisfactory with no evidence of cracks or bulges. | There are pockets of Portsmouth that have minor readings for radon gas including Hope Street, Commercial Road and Lake Road. You can view more specific data related to your property on the Government website - UK radon. |
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 Portsmouth
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Portsmouth. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Portsmouth
Building Survey Portsmouth Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting Portsmouth City Council at Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth PO1 2AU, telephone 023 9283 4334, or you can check the local authority website.
Read the following article if you are thinking about building an extension .
Local Building Survey Portsmouth
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Waterlooville, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Hayling Island, Witney and Portchester.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth we'll be able to give you the detailed Portsmouth HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Portsmouth
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
- Moortown Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1EP
- Solent Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1HH
- Pink Ridge, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3LT
- Valiant Gardens, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9NZ
- Truro Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4NP
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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 Portsmouth.
Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, 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.
If you are thinking of buying a property in Portsmouth, it is vitally important to book a Home Buyers Survey for your peace of mind.
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 Portsmouth, 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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How long do I have to wait for my survey?
When you instruct Sam Conveyancing to complete a survey on a property you will receive an email from us stating all the information that you need to know about your survey.
Once our surveyor has completed the survey at the property they will call you when they are back in their office between 4pm-6pm on the same the day to inform you if they found any defects at the property.
The surveyor will then type up the report and email it directly to you 5 working days later.
However, If following the survey the surveyor feels the report is going to take longer to produce than the normal time frame, due to the amount of detail required, then they’ll advise you of when the survey report will be made available to you.
However, If following the survey the surveyor feels the report is going to take longer to produce than the normal time frame, due to the amount of detail required, then they’ll advise you of when the survey report will be made available to you.
Does your property look like this?
Converted Victorian flats can be confusing for buyers trying to choose which survey is best.
Most RICS surveyors prefer to complete Level 3: Building Survey due to the age of the property, however some other surveyors will complete a Level 2: HomeBuyer Report.
The best advice is to get the surveyor to inspect the property and check the condition and then guide you on what survey best suits a Victorian Conversion.
Most RICS surveyors prefer to complete Level 3: Building Survey due to the age of the property, however some other surveyors will complete a Level 2: HomeBuyer Report.
The best advice is to get the surveyor to inspect the property and check the condition and then guide you on what survey best suits a Victorian Conversion.
Does your property look different to this? Then read our guide on which survey suits your property type.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Portsmouth quote.
