Top tips for a Richmond Home Buyers Survey
Richmond has many fine period properties as well as Victorian detached and terrace houses, cottages (notably in the Alberts, south of Sheen Road), period conversions and, particularly in the Ham area, modern flats.
New developments are rare but London Square has been converting the Star and Garter home into 1 to 4 bedroom flats. Ham has period houses and cottages and some cheaper flats.
New developments are rare but London Square has been converting the Star and Garter home into 1 to 4 bedroom flats. Ham has period houses and cottages and some cheaper flats.
Manor Grove in North Sheen was actually London's first council estate, built in the 1890s and, in keeping with houses built in the late Victorian period, these houses are substantial and were built to last.
There are also modern, shared ownership flats available such as in Burlington Road in New Malden.
There are also modern, shared ownership flats available such as in Burlington Road in New Malden.
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Buildings close to the banks of the River Thames in Richmond have been subject to flood alerts from time to time and roads such as Petersham Road, Riverside, Friars Lane and Water Lane are areas where flood warnings have also been issued. 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 sometimes have issues with ground stability in certain locations in Richmond. In a recent environmental search, taken out for a property in Upper Richmond Road, the report noted that there was a moderate potential for natural ground instability within 50m of the property. This should not be taken to mean that the property in question actually suffered/suffers from subsidence however as "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." Click to find out more about subsidence |
Some properties in Richmond are built in designated smoke control areas. 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. |
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 Richmond
We have local RICS Listed Building Surveyors who specialise in listed building surveys in Richmond. To find out more go to - Listed Building Surveys - Building Surveyor and Survey Cost in Richmond
Building Survey Richmond Planning
You can review what planning applications have been granted or denied for properties in your area by contacting London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council at Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham, TW1 3BZ, telephone 0208 891 1411, or you can check the local authority website.
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Local Building Survey Richmond
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Kingston Upon Thames, Twickenham, Kew, Wimbledon, Barnes, Strawberry Hill and Brentford.
We employ only expert RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Richmond. 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 Richmond we'll be able to give you the detailed Richmond HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Home Buyers Survey Richmond
Recently completed HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys near you:
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Cedar Terrace, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2BY
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Flat 19, Kew Court, Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5DF
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140 Lower Morlake Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2LJ
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21 Northumbria Court, 6 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1AE
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7 Sheridan Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7NH
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Home Buyers Survey - What does it cover?
A RICS Home Buyers Survey identifies many different defects or potential risks that can be found within a property and is an essential part of any home buying process.
The survey, whether a Building Survey (which used to be known as a Full Structural Survey) or a HomeBuyers Report, is completed by a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) registered surveyor so they are fully trained to provide you with the detail you need to buy your home.
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 shows up any such problems in your property in Richmond, our appointed surveyor will explain to you what you should do to get more in-depth information about the type and scope of the matter and what is required to fix it.
If you are worried about any defects that you think your property has, we strongly recommend you get a Home Buyers Survey as the cost of remedying the problem might grow to many thousands of pounds as time progresses.
You can find a local RICS surveyor by using the search at the bottom RHS of this page.
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Is a Mortgage valuation a defect survey?
When you buy a home with a mortgage your Mortgage Lender requires you to get a mortgage valuation to assess how much your property is actually worth.
You have to pay for this survey and often you may think this is also a structural assessment to identify defects.
Sadly the mortgage valuation is just for the mortgage lender which means you need to get your own independent survey of the property that's caught your eye in Richmond to make sure there aren't any defects.
You have to pay for this survey and often you may think this is also a structural assessment to identify defects.
Sadly the mortgage valuation is just for the mortgage lender which means you need to get your own independent survey of the property that's caught your eye in Richmond to make sure there aren't any defects.
There is some confusion as the mortgage valuation is often referred to as a survey and so many buyers assume this is what is meant by 'have you done your survey?' It is important that when buying a property in Richmond that you arrange your own HomeBuyers Survey that reports on defects or potential issues with the property.
The two types of HomeBuyers survey to choose from are the HomeBuyers Report or the Building Survey. Buying without a survey could leave you exposed to any repair costs or defects that you didn't spot.
The costs of underpinning a property due to subsidence run into the £10,000s so it is important to get a survey to check for this type of defect. Get your HomeBuyers Survey - call 0207 112 5388.
The two types of HomeBuyers survey to choose from are the HomeBuyers Report or the Building Survey. Buying without a survey could leave you exposed to any repair costs or defects that you didn't spot.
The costs of underpinning a property due to subsidence run into the £10,000s so it is important to get a survey to check for this type of defect. Get your HomeBuyers Survey - call 0207 112 5388.
HomeBuyers Report in Richmond
A HomeBuyers Report is a good general inspection for flats, new properties, bungalows of standard construction.
Most leasehold flats in Richmond should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Most leasehold flats in Richmond should have a HomeBuyers Report, however the only exception are Victorian conversions which may need a Building Survey.
Building Survey in Richmond
Most freehold houses in Richmond 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 0207 112 5388.
Choose which survey based on its type, style and age then get a competitively priced Home Buyers Survey Richmond quote.
