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Type of Property
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Conventional 20th Century houses, flats, bungalows, etc, in apparently reasonable condition
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Any residential property, in any condition. Typically older houses or very large properties.
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Type of service
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Economy package in standard form developed by the RICS
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Custom - made to client's individual needs and those of the property
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Objects of service
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To assist client to:
- Make an informed judgement on whether or not to proceed
- Decide whether or not property is a reasonable purchase at agreed price; and
- Assess urgent and significant matters before exchanging contracts
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To provide client with:
- A detailed assessment of the construction/condition of property; and
- Technical advice on problems and on remedial works
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Special features
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Focus on urgent and significant matters
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Details of construction methods, materials used, major defects and remedial works
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Valuation
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Integral part of Homebuyer Service
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Provided as an agreed extra
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Form of Report
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Compact, fixed RICS format
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Usually much longer, in surveyor's own format
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