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Survey level two:HomeBuyer report- Survey & Valuation

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Client's name

Date of inspection

24th January 2020

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ContentsA Introduction to the reportB About the InspectionC Overall opinion and summary of the condition ratingsD About the propertyE Outside the propertyF Inside the propertyG ServicesH Grounds (including shared areas for flats)I Issues for your legal advisorsJ RisksK ValuationL Surveyor’s declaration

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RICS HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation) 1

This HomeBuyer Report is produced by a RICS surveyor who is a member of the RICS Valuer RegistrationScheme. The surveyor has written this report for you to use. If you decide not to act on the advice in this report,you do this at your own risk.The HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation) aims to help you:

• make a reasoned and informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the property• make an informed decision on what is a reasonable price to pay for the property• take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs; and• consider what further advice you should take before committing to purchase the property.

Any extra services we provide that are not covered by the terms and conditions of this report must be covered bya separate contract.If you want to complain about the service, please refer to the complaints handling procedure in the ‘Description ofthe RICS HomeBuyer (Survey & Valuation) Service’ at the back of this report.

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2 RICS HomeBuyer Report (Survey & Valuation)

A Introduction to the report

Date of the inspection Report reference number

Friday 24th January 2020 SAMPLE HB

Surveyor’s name

Garrett O'Hanlon BSc MRICS

Surveyor’s RICS number

0062016

Company name

MAP Surveyors

Related party disclosure

As far as we are aware, there are no conflicts of interest as defined in relevant RICS documentation.

Full address and postcode of the property

Weather conditions when the inspection took place

When I inspected the property, the weather was dry

The status of the property when the inspection took place

The property was unoccupied and part furnished. The floors were fully covered.

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B About the inspection

We inspect the inside and outside of the main building and all permanent outbuildings, but we do not force or openup the fabric. We also inspect the parts of the electricity, gas/oil, water, heating and drainage services that can beseen, but we do not test them.To help describe the condition of the home, we give condition ratings to the main parts (the ‘elements’) of thebuilding, garage and some parts outside. Some elements can be made up of several different parts.In the element boxes in parts E, F, G and H, we describe the part that has the worst condition rating 1st and thenbriefly outline the condition of the other parts. The condition ratings are described as follows.

3 Defects that are serious and/or need to be repaired, replaced or investigated urgently.

2 Defects that need repairing or replacing but are not considered to be either serious or urgent. Theproperty must be maintained in the normal way.

1 No repair is currently needed. The property must be maintained in the normal way.

NI Not inspected (see ‘Important note’ below).

The report covers matters that, in the surveyor’s opinion, need to be dealt with or may affect the value of theproperty.

Important note: We carry out only a visual inspection. This means that we do not take up carpets, floor coveringsor floorboards, move furniture or remove the contents of cupboards. Also, we do not remove secured panels orundo electrical fittings.We inspect roofs, chimneys and other surfaces on the outside of the building from ground level and, if necessary,from neighbouring public property and with the help of binoculars.We inspect the roof structure from inside the roof space if there is access (although we do not move or lift insulationmaterial, stored goods or other contents). We examine floor surfaces and under-floor spaces so far as there is safeaccess to these (although we do not move or lift furniture, floor coverings or other contents). We are not able toassess the condition of the inside of any chimney, boiler or other flues.We note in our report if we are not able to check any parts of the property that the inspection would normally cover.If we are concerned about these parts, the report will tell you about any further investigations that are needed.We do not report on the cost of any work to put right defects or make recommendations on how these repairsshould be carried out. Some maintenance and repairs we suggest may be expensive.

! Please read the ‘Description of the RICS HomeBuyer Report Service’ (at the back of this report) for details of what is, and is not, inspected.

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B About the inspection (continued)

This section provides our overall opinion of the property, and summarises the condition ratings of the differentelements of the property.If an element is made up of a number of different parts (for example, a pitched roof to the main building and a flatroof to an extension), only the part in the worst condition is shown here.To make sure you get a balanced impression of the property, we strongly recommend that you read all sections ofthe report, in particular the ‘What to do now’ section.

Our overall opinion of the property

This property is considered to be a reasonable proposition for purchase provided that you are prepared to acceptthe cost and inconvenience of dealing with the various repair/improvement works reported. These deficienciesare quite common in properties of this age and type. Provided that the necessary works are carried out to asatisfactory standard, we can see no reason why there should be any special difficulties on resale.

Section of the report Element number Element name

E: Outside the property E2E4E6

Roof coveringsMain wallsOutside doors (including patio doors)

F: Inside the property F2 CeilingsF3 Walls and partitionsF4 FloorsF8 Bathroom fittingsF9 Other

G: Services G1G3G4G5

ElectricityWaterHeatingWater heating

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H: Grounds (part) H1H2

GarageOther


E: Outside the property E1E3E5

Chimney stacksRainwater pipes and guttersWindows

F: Inside the property F5 Fireplaces, chimney breast and fluesG: Services -

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H: Grounds (part) -

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C Overall opinion and summary of thecondition ratings


E: Outside the property E8 Other joinery and finishes

F: Inside the property F1 Roof structureF6 Built-in fittings (built-in kitchen and other

fittings, not including appliances)F7 Woodwork (for example, staircase and joinery)

G: Services G2G6

Gas/oilDrainage

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H: Grounds (part) -

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C Overall opinion and summary of thecondition ratings (continued)

Type of property

semi detached house

Approximate year the property was built

The property would appear to have been built circa mid 19th century. A study of local history records howevermay indicate a more accurate age.

Approximate year the property was extended

Unknown.

Approximate year the property was converted

The property has not been converted.

Information relevant to flats and maisonettes

AccommodationFloor Living

roomsBed

roomsBath orshower

Separatetoilet Kitchen Utility

RoomConser-vatory Other Name of

other

LowerGround 1 Cellar

Ground 3 1 1 1

First 4 2

Second

Third

Other

Roof Space

Construction

The main walls from observation and by measurement appear to comprise 225mm solid section brickwork/blockwork. The rear extensions are of 275 mm cavity brick/block. The main roof is pitched and overlaid withnatural slate. There are flat mineral felt roofs to the rear two storey and single storey extensions. Floors are inmixed concrete and timber and there are mixed solid and hollow partitions and likely mixed lath and plaster andplasterboard ceilings.

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D About the Property

Gas

Electric

Water

Drainage

Gas

Electric Solid fuel Oil None

EnergyWe have not prepared the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). If we have seen the EPC, then we will presentthe ratings here. We have not checked these ratings and so cannot comment on their accuracy.We are advised that the property’s current energy performance, as recorded in the EPC, is:

Energy Efficiency Rating

Not recorded

Environmental impact rating

Not recorded

Mains serviceThe marked boxes show that the mains services are present.

Central heating

Other services or energy sources (including feed-in tariffs)

Grounds

Average gardens front and rear. There is offstreet parking to the right hand side and a large garage andworkshop building to the far end of the rear garden.

Location

The property is set in an established residential area with surrounding properties of medium densitydevelopment. Access is via an adjacent and made up and adopted road. We suspect this may be a conservationarea and legal advisers should investigate and confirm to you the full ramifications of this should this prove to becorrect.

Facilities

All usual facilities and amenities are reasonably to hand.

Local environment

The property is situated within an established residential area comprising similar property types close to allamenities.

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D About the Property (continued)

1 2 3 NI

It was not raining at the time of inspection and there may be leaks or defects which only becomeapparent during periods of heavy rain.The chimney stacks are of masonry construction above the roof-line with lead flashings to prevent damppenetration occurring internally. there are two chimney stacks. That to the right hand side soon requiressome general repointing.

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It was not raining at the time of inspection and there may be leaks or defects which only becomeapparent during periods of heavy rain. The main roof to the property is of original pitched designcovering with slates. The covering is laid over battens and supported by a timber frame.

Some defects were noted including cracked slates and slipped slates and previous very poor qualityrepairs where we were able to digitally inspect the main rear roof pitch on the right hand side usinga telescopic mono pod and camera.Repairs should be carried out to ensure that the roof remainsweathertight and does not leak. You are advised to obtain estimates for appropriate repairs, prior toexchange of contract.

Flat mineral felt roofs overlaid with solar reflective chippings are provided to the rear two storey andsingle storey extension. These were physically and digitally inspected. The usual life expectancy ofmineral felt weathering membranes is in the region of 12-15 years. Testing adjacent internally with theaid of a conductance type moisture meter indicated no evidence of any current problems of penetratingdampness.

You should be aware that flat roofs can fail without warning. It is difficult to assess the future lifeexpectancy of these membranes but we anticipate this would be at a maximum of five years. In theinterim, the chippings should be removed and the coatings overlaid with the solar reflective paint toassist in maximising life.

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It was not raining at the time of inspection and there may be leaks or defects which only becomeapparent during periods of heavy rain. The rainwater goods are of a plastic type, being fixed to fasciasand perimeter walls.

Rainwater goods are in mixed plastic and cast-iron. Ideally, the cast-iron gutters and downpipes to thefront should be replaced in PVC sections, however if the area is a conservation area which we suspectis the case, then it is likely there would be resistance to this and you would need to overhaul and treatwith anticorrosion agents to maintain condition which should be attended to without delay.

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Limitations to inspectionWe were unable to fully either physically or digitally inspect all of the left flank wall or the main pitched roofcoverings. Inspection restricted by surrounding elements and available vantage points.

E1 Chimney stacks

E2 Roof coverings

E3 Rainwater pipes and gutters

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E Outside the property

We noted no evidence of any significant recent or progressive structural movement within the propertyalthough did observe evidence of usual settlement considered to be within acceptable parameters atthis stage. Long term monitoring would of course, be necessary to be categoric regarding the structuralcondition but is not considered warranted on the basis of our single inspection within the limitationsimposed.

Cracking was evident in parts along the right flank wall and we noted evidence of mortar repairsindicating previous differential settlement and cracking between the original dwelling and the rear twostory extension. A number of areas of replacement brickwork were noted along the left-hand wallalthough this could not be fully inspected owing to the way in which the property joins to the single storeyelement of the adjacent left-hand dwelling.

Further cracking through old decorations was noted to the centre of the left-hand wall at mid heighton the staircase, to the right hand side of the beam downstand in the rear left hand bedroom, at thejunction of the rear and right-hand walls in this same bedroom also, although this is not intended to bean exhaustive list of defects.

In a property of this age, the foundations to the main superstructure are likely to be positioned ata shallower depth than would be required by present day standards. Reduced foundational depthsincrease the susceptibility to superstructural disturbance due to seasonal sub soil moisture fluctuations.

We noted several areas of cracked and hollow render to elevations. All such areas should be hackedback to a firm edge and made good in order to eliminate/prevent problems of penetrating dampness andconsequential decay. Areas of render bridging the damp proof course and in contact with ground levelsshould be cut clear immediately to prevent dampness bypassing the damp proof courses and creatinginternal defects. (Front wall)

Some general repointing is soon required of high-level brickwork to the rear two story extension and onboth of the right-hand gablets .

Damp proof courses not generally visible. We would anticipate they were installed and to type they areprobably of bitumastic felt. There are indications to suggest the injection of a silicone based remedialtype damp proof course to areas of the property. (Right flank) The drill holes should be properly filled.

There is further evidence of a tube injection type dampproofing course to the front walls of the property,which in our opinion is generally very ineffective.

Significant rising dampness was noted within the property and remedial works are required. Significantrising damp was recorded variably along the front, right flank and original rear, now internal, walls of theproperty and also on the left-hand internal party wall in the ground floor WC as well as the right-handinternal wall in the entrance hall.

Instruct an appropriately qualified person to investigate the cause and full extent of these faults and tocarry out appropriate remedial work and allied repairs. Timbers in contact with damp walls may alsobe affected by rot. Instruct an appropriately qualified person to make a thorough examination includingunderfloor areas to identify the cause and full extent of damage and to carry out all necessary repairs.Plasterwork saturated by rising dampness will probably be contaminated by hygroscopic salts which willattract moisture vapour from within the building even after insertion of an effective membrane. Such

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E Outside the property (continued)

plaster will need to be hacked off and replaced - preferably by a sand/cement mix with a waterproofadditive.

It is possible that the works now required may be carried out under cover of existing guaranteeswithout further charge and your legal adviser should make enquiries on our behalf prior to purchasecommitment.

The windows are of timber and plastic construction, incorporating single and double glazed units. Werecommend soon replacing the two forward ground floor timber single glazed windows where these aresuffering decay at low-level.

Where units have been replaced with double glazed units enquiries should be made of the vendoras to whether they are covered by guarantees. If they were replaced since 1 April 2002, confirmationshould be obtained that they comply with the building regulation requirement which was introduced atthat date. Double glazing can vary in quality particularly in respect of the seals around the edges of theglazing. These seals will deteriorate over time resulting in misting and the subsequent need for repairor replacement. Not every element was inspected in detail. Regular inspections of all moveable partsshould be undertaken and suitable easing and adjusting would be considered a normal maintenancefeature.

Timber windows require above average maintenance in terms of routine redecoration. Condensation tothe single glazed sections may be a consideration particularly during the winter months. The need tomaintain/improve internal environmental comfort conditions may be a factor in your eventual decision asto whether or not to carry out further replacements.

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The doors are of timber and plastic construction, incorporating single and double glazed units. Thetimber single glazed doors to the utility area and left side of the kitchen sink and the front solid timberentrance door requires redecoration. One of the smashed double glazed units on the folding doubleglazed doors to the rear of the rear lounge should be immediately replaced.

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External joinery, such as fascia’s, soffits and barge-boards, are formed in timber. The property isin generally satisfactory decorative order externally, although you will appreciate that periodicredecoration, along with the normal associated maintenance works will be required if present conditionis to be maintained.

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E5 Windows

E6 Outside doors (including patio doors)

E7 Conservatory and porches

E8 Other joinery and finishes

E9 Other

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The roof structure is formed of traditional timber construction. Access points are from the landingand within the ensuite to the front left-hand bedroom. Inspection was limited by Insulation and someboarding. The main roof timbers appear to be of reasonably adequate size and section generally. Nosignificant defects noted. Some unevenness can be seen in the roof slopes, but this is within normaltolerances for a building of this age and is not sufficient to indicate significant weakness.

No apparent evidence of any severe or active beetle infestation or related wood boring insects wasobserved. We observed no examples of dry rot, nor did we observe situations where the propagationof the dry rot fungus would be substantially favoured. Further exposure and investigation would benecessary and is recommended prior to purchase commitment to be categoric. In a property of this age,some degree of infestation to concealed areas would not be entirely unexpected.

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The ceilings are likely of plasterboard and lath and plaster construction with various finishes.We observed usual minor hairline cracking generally and to joints between ceilings and walls. No severeinstability evident. The lath and plaster ceilings will require periodic attention and repair due to their ageand condition. They are particularly susceptible to vibration and disturbance and localised replasteringrepairs can be expected particularly during redecoration work and this could be costly.

There is a stain on the ceiling to the rear left of the rear lounge. This was dry when tested with a moisturemeter. It would appear likely consistent with what appears to be a leaking valve on the radiator in theroom above and it should be immediately remedied and adjacent timbers exposed and examined asthere could be a risk of localised decay if the leak has occurred over a long period of time.

Further staining was noted on the front of the ceiling in the ground floor cloakroom which we consideris due to dampness penetrating through defective external render. High damp readings were obtainedhere indicating this is a continuing problem and immediate repairs should be undertaken. Adjacentconcealed timbers internally should be exposed and examined where at risk of fungal decay.

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Internal walls and partitions are of solid and lightweight construction with various finishes.

We noted some areas of loose and blown plaster typical of a building of this type and age and you shouldallow for some re-plastering when internal redecoration is next carried out. There is some movement

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Limitations to inspectionWe have not inspected parts of the property which were covered, unexposed or inaccessible, or not possibleto inspect without removing carpets or fittings. We are unable to report that such parts are free from rot, woodboring insect infestation, other pests or defects. We can accept no responsibility for any defect which would havebeen apparent to us only if we had been able to inspect freely these parts of the property.It is possible that defects may exist in unseen areas and unless the property is fully inspected prior to purchasecommitment, there may be additional costs of repair which must be borne by you.

F1 Roof structure

F2 Ceilings

F3 Walls and partitions

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F Inside the property

to the internal partition walls evidenced, for example, by distortion to door frames at first floor level.This movement shows no signs of any recent progression and is considered to be within acceptabletolerances for a property of this type and age. Older plaster finishes will be more soft and powdery thanmodern plaster and minor collapse in localised areas can be expected, if disturbed, particularly duringredecoration work.

Significant dampness was recorded to the right hand side of the front wall to the left hand front firstfloor bedroom. We consider this due to the need for attention to the external render which should beimmediately attended to and thereafter replastering undertaken internally.

There are concrete ground floors to the kitchen and utility areas with suspended timber ground floorselsewhere and suspended timber first floors.

Most areas concealed from view by floor coverings, furnishings and/or fitments generally. Owing toconditions of occupancy and in accordance with our terms and conditions, no fixed floorboards werelifted which in this instance meant that no inspection of substructural timbers was possible.

Above average spring and flexing was recorded on a number of ground floor areas. Concealed timbersadjacent to damp walls are potentially suspect in relation to fungal decay and should be further exposedand examined prior to purchase commitment to fully determine their condition and to provide accuratecostings for any necessary remedial work.

Sub floor ventilation appears inadequate and should be improved. Inadequate sub floor ventilationincreases the risk of decay to floor timbers and the sub floor construction should be inspected prior topurchase commitment. On completion of this inspection and any necessary remedial works, the forwardsurfacing should be lowered to allow the introduction of at least three extra airbricks .

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An appropriately qualified person should be called in prior to purchase commitment to fully determinethe condition of this and all other gas appliances/pipework within the property to ensure their compliancewith all regulations and requirements and the adequacy of flues to accommodate exhaust emissionarrangements.

Where there are gas appliances within a property we consider it prudent and recommend the installationof carbon monoxide spot detectors as a matter of good safety. An appropriately qualified person will beable to advise you further regarding these.

The heating boiler flue appeared clear and should be kept so at all times.

There are sealed chimney breasts which are not ventilated to the front right hand bedroom and front left-hand bedroom. Redundant flues should be air brick ventilated at room level and redundant flue terminalsremoved and replaced with half round ridge tiles or similar to minimise the risk of falling dampnessoccurring.

There is a solid fuel burning stove in the chimney breast to the front right reception room. We wouldadvise that any multi fuel appliances are serviced and examined by a HETAS registered contractor to

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F5 Fireplaces, chimney breast and flues

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ensure both the safe and efficient operation of the appliances and the flues. The contractor should alsoconfirm that adequate ventilation has been provided to this appliance.

The original chimney breast in the entrance hall has been partly removed and is now used as abookcase.

The kitchen units appear to be adequately presented and generally satisfactory, subject to normal wearand tear. No doubt you have already assessed the adequacy of these, and other built-in fitments, foryour own purposes.

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The internal woodwork comprises doors, frames, architraving, skirting boards and stairs with variousfinishes. Visible condition generally reasonably satisfactory to type and age. 1

The plumbing installations were not specifically tested. We recommend a test prior to purchasecommitment by an appropriately qualified person to determine the condition under variable operationalrequirements.Shower trays, seals and enclosures are prone to leakage and disrepair. Regular checks, therefore,should be made of all pipe connections, surrounds and seals to reduce the risk of water leakage anddecay.

Sanitaryware appears superficially serviceable but dated and you will no doubt legislate for fullreplacement along with associated plumbing.

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The property has a small cellar.

The walls and floor to the cellar area were tested with the aid of an electric moisture meter, and althoughvariable readings were obtained, substantially above average dampness was noted in places. The areais not suitable for use as a habitable area, due to non compliance with building regulation requirements,and the dampness which exists would preclude its use for storage in many instances. Should you wishto minimise the effects of penetrating dampness to this area, it is likely that "tanking" or similar wouldbe required, which is a costly remedial treatment. Should you require further details in this regard, wewould recommend that you contact an appropriately qualified person and if you require our please do nothesitate to contact us. Occasional flooding of below ground areas of construction possible, dependenton seasonal water table fluctuations and patterns of rainfall.

One of the joists on the right hand side has been severely eaten away by woodworm and requiresimmediate replacement. A number of the joists and wall plates are also in direct contact with damp wallsand have a moisture content at which decay is inevitable . Some have been previously replaced butfurther replacements of significance are required.

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F6 Built-in fittings (built-in kitchen and other fittings, not including appliances)

F7 Woodwork (for example, staircase and joinery)

F8 Bathroom fittings

F9 Other

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There are many spalled bricks on the forward wall in the centre which will be cut out and replacedwith units of sound quality. All timbers should be physically isolated from damp walls. This should beundertaken by an appropriately qualified specialist.

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G1 Electricity Safety warning: The Electrical Safety Council recommends that you should get a registeredelectrician to check the property and its electrical fittings and that a periodic inspection and testing is carried out atthe following times: for tenanted properties every 5 years or at each change of occupancy, whichever is sooner; atleast every 10 years for an owner-occupied home. All electrical installation work undertaken after 1 January 2005should have appropriate certification. For more advice contact the Electrical Safety Council. 1 2 3 NI

The electrical installation was not specifically tested. We recommend a test prior to purchasecommitment by an appropriately qualified person to be categoric regarding condition.All electrical installations should be inspected at maximum 10 year intervals. If there is no documentationto confirm such an inspection within the preceding 10 years then we recommend a report be obtainedfrom an appropriately qualified person.

Dated fuse boards are in the utility area. We noted dated electrical fittings which may well haveoutlived their useful life. Power socket provision overall is considered somewhat limited by contemporarystandards. We anticipate a need for further modernisation/supplementation of the electrical installation.Reports and quotations should be obtained prior to purchase commitment.

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G2 Gas/oil Safety warning: All gas and oil appliances and equipment should regularly be inspected, tested, maintained and serviced by anappropriately qualified Gas Safe Engineer or Registered Heating Engineer and in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. For tenanted propertiesby law a 12 monthly gas safety check must be carried out on every gas appliance/flue. A gas safety check will make sure gas fittings and appliancesare safe to use. This is important to make sure that the equipment is working correctly, to limit the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning and toprevent carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from leaking into the air. For more advice contact the Gas Safe Register for gas installations,and OFTEC for oil installations.

Where there are gas appliances within a property we consider it prudent and recommend the installationof carbon monoxide spot detectors as a matter of good safety. An appropriately qualified specialistshould be instructed prior to purchase commitment to confirm the full adequacy and compliance of theinstallation.There was no smell of gas escapes at the time of the inspection although the installation has not beentested.The meter is externally to the rear right in the recess by the bin store.

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The plumbing installations were not specifically tested. We recommend a test prior to purchasecommitment by an appropriately qualified person to determine the condition under variable operationalrequirements.

Within the rear roof space there are twin PVC cold water storage tanks and a separate PVC headertank for the central heating system connected to the rising main for automatic recharging. These areinadequately covered and insulated and this should be attended to. Pipework within the roof space is

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Services are generally hidden within the construction of the property. This means that we can only inspect thevisible parts of the available services, and we do not carry out specialist tests. The visual inspection cannot assessthe services to make sure they work efficiently and safely, or meet modern standards.

Limitations to inspectionWe have not carried out any testing of any of the service installations and our assessment is based on a visualinspection only. Condition ratings assume that current compliance certificates are available for all services whichshould be verified. In the absence of appropriate certification, condition ratings would by default reduce to thelowest level,which is condition rating 3.

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not fully insulated. Further attention is required ensuring that overflow pipes are incorporated within theinsulation schedule. Pipework is in a mixture of copper and plastic.

The central heating system was not tested. We recommend a test prior to purchase commitmentby an appropriately qualified person to be categoric regarding condition under variable operationalrequirements.

It is recommended that service records be obtained and if the boiler has not been serviced recently,an appropriately qualified person should be instructed to undertake a full service including checking theventilation to the boiler in addition to checking and cleaning out the flues as found to be necessary.

Central heating is provided with a gas boiler and radiators as the heat emitters. The conventional fluefloor mounted boiler is in the utility area with timer adjacent. A permanent ventilation grill to external airshould be installed in this area to prevent any possible buildup of potentially lethal fumes.

There are a number of older style radiators which will be thermally and economically less officiant andmodern units and you are likely to consider upgrading in our opinion.

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The hot water system was not tested. We recommend a test prior to purchase commitment by anappropriately qualified person to confirm condition under variable operational requirements. Hot waterstorage is to a pre-lagged copper cylinder. This has a backup immersion and is situated in a cupboardto the first floor landing. Comments in section G4 are repeated.

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The property is presumed connected to mains drainage. Your legal adviser to confirm prior to purchasecommitment. Air or water testing would be necessary and is recommended prior to purchasecommitment to be categoric regarding the condition of underground runs.

Drainage gulleys should be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis to minimise the risk of blockageand as a precaution all surface water gulleys and drainage trenches within curtilage should be floodedprior to purchase commitment to determine their likely adequacy or otherwise under simulated stormconditions. Without extensive exposure work we are unable to confirm the type or lay-out of theunderground rainwater drainage system.

The covers of two of the three right-hand manholes were lifted and they appeared relatively clear.

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G4 Heating

G5 Water heating

G6 Drainage

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G Services (continued)

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To the far end of the plot is a large garage and workshop building with a further attaching store. A fullinspection could not be made owing to overgrowth and the configuration of the buildings and adjacentelements. It is clear however that major expenditure is required on both of these buildings. There areholes in the roof, the brickwork is neglected, the flat roof on the store requires immediate replacement,there are misted and cracked units to the velux windows, neglected paintwork, rotted joinery and acompletely uneven and unsafe floor in the garage. The electrics are dated and dubious also. The roofslates on the garage are of a type likely to contain asbestos.

According to the Health and Safety Executive, this type of asbestos containing material is not normallya cause for concern unless it is disturbed, drilled or substantially damaged. However, there is greatconcern about the health risks associated with any asbestos based product and this can affect futuresaleability.

A major overhaul of all elements is immediately required.

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Your legal adviser should verify liabilities in respect of boundary markers prior to purchase commitment.It should be confirmed there are no known or outstanding boundary disputes.

Boundary markers are in brickwork generally with a number of areas concealed by shrub overgrowth.The slender brick wall which carries along the centre and rear right-hand sections of the plot is inherentlyunstable and dangerous and should be immediately taken down and replaced with something moresuitable. General repointing and repair is also required where inspection was possible on the 9 inch solidbrick wall towards the rear right corner of the plot.

Significant repair along with replacement of a number of defective and spalled bricks is required on thered brick wall to the right hand side of the offstreet parking area.

There is a very tall brick wall carrying along the left side of the rear garden which is a significantmaintenance requirement and also require some general repointing. Legal adviser should verifyliabilities in respect to prepare all of these elements.

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Limitations to inspection

H1 Garage

H2 Other

H3 General

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H Grounds (including shared areas forflats)

We do not act as ‘the legal adviser’ and will not comment on any legal documents. However, if during the inspectionwe identify issues that your legal advisers may need to investigate further, we may refer to these in the report (forexample, check whether there is a warranty covering replacement windows).

I1 RegulationYour legal adviser should check the following:-

Whether local authority notifications and approvals for the rear two story and single storey extensions, partialmodern double glazing installed and the provision of new structural openings along the right flank wall forwindows have been obtained, if needed, and that all statutory inspections have been made. If regulations havebeen breached or work carried out without the necessary approvals and inspections, then extensive and costlyalteration works may well be needed to ensure compliance.

If the main sewer has been adopted by the local authority and your rights and responsibilities for the drainagesystem and that it complies with all public health legislation.

I2 GuaranteesYour legal adviser should check for the existence, validity and transferability of guarantees and certificates fordouble glazing and previous damp proof course injection works which should be assigned to you as a new ownerof the property. The extent of any work should also be confirmed.

Your legal adviser should also establish in the pre-contract enquiries the existence and validity of any serviceagreements or engineers certificates for (where relevant) the central heating system and security alarm in theproperty. The date of original installation, the name of the service company and when testing/servicing was lastcarried out should also be determined.

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This section summarises defects and issues that present a risk to the building or grounds, or a safety risk to people.These may have been reported and condition rated against more than one part of the property or may be of a moregeneral nature, having existed for some time and which cannot be reasonably changed.

J1 Risks to the buildingWe noted no evidence of any significant recent or progressive structural movement within the property althoughdid observe evidence of usual settlement considered to be within acceptable parameters at this stage. Long termmonitoring would of course, be necessary to be categoric regarding the structural condition but is not consideredwarranted on the basis of our single inspection within the limitations imposed.

Testing internally with the aid of a conductance type moisture meter indicated evidence of significant risingdampness within the property. Seasonal conditions may affect the degree of penetration. Reports and quotationsshould be obtained from an appropriately qualified person prior to purchase commitment.

Significant woodworm infestation was noted with further suspected. Timbers adjacent to damp and inadequatelyventilated are at risk of fungal decay and remedial works are required along with further exposure to determinethe full extent and costs associated. Further exposure and investigation would be necessary and isrecommended prior to purchase commitment to be categoric. Reports and quotations should be obtained from anappropriately qualified person prior to purchase commitment. Insurance backed guarantee is should be offeredon completion of works.

J2 Risks to the groundsThe National Radiological Protection Board has carried out investigations and some areas of the country havebeen identified as representing a particular risk to properties in those areas as they may contain excessiveconcentrations of radon gas. We recommend your legal adviser undertakes the appropriate enquiries as partof the environmental searches and advise further. Further advise can be obtained from the Health & ProtectionAgency.

Your legal adviser should make further enquiries and advise you on whether the building is located near to, orover a landfill site and what precautions, if any, have been taken to remove, control or prevent any contamination.

Your legal adviser should make further enquiries and advise you whether the building has been flooded in thepast or is at risk from flooding. Enquiries should also be made with the Environment Agency.

Given the established gardens we cannot fully preclude the risk of the presence of Japanese Knotweed. This isa plant which is difficult and expensive to remove and considered a hazard and a restriction on mortgageabilityand saleability. The only way to categorically confirm in this regard would be to obtain a specific and detailedanalysis by a company specialising in such work which is advised. A complete analysis of all garden plants is notundertaken and we do not warrant nor inspect vegetation to surrounding properties.

J3 Risks to peopleIn properties built pre 2000, we would always, as a precaution, recommend an asbestos identification surveyby an approved licensed contractor or independent body prior to purchase commitment. To prevent problemson resale MAP Chartered Surveyors recommend that an asbestos identification survey be undertaken prior topurchase commitment and the resultant reports retained with the property to ensure that future resale prospectsare not damaged because of the absence of such a report and that future insurances are not invalidated becauseno attempt to identify the risk of asbestos has been undertaken.

According to the Health and Safety Executive, the presence of asbestos would not normally constitute ahealth hazard unless the asbestos containing material is disturbed, drilled or damaged. When building work isundertaken in the future, you should therefore be mindful of the possibility of asbestos and if found, a specialist

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contractor will need to be employed which could be costly.

New regulations introduced from the 6th April 2012 mean that contractors working on materials likely to containasbestos need to comply with a range of health and safety and insurance requirements which may well increasethe cost of such works.

There is a legal requirement to ensure that any works which could impact on areas containing asbestoswithin residential property undertaken after the 6th April 2012 comply with the control of asbestos regulationsintroduced at that date. Accordingly, your legal advisers should make appropriate enquiries of the vendors toconfirm that any works undertaken by them comply with this requirement, and you should also be aware of thisrequirement moving forwards following transfer of ownership.

J4 OtherAs regards wants of repair, you are most strongly advised to obtain competitive quotations from reputablecontractors before you exchange contracts. As soon as you receive the quotations and reports and also theresponses from your legal adviser, we will be pleased to advise whether or not these would cause us to changethe advise or valuation which we give in this report. Only when you have all this information before you will yoube fully equipped to make a reasoned and informed judgement on whether or not to proceed with the purchase.Remedial works could be costly and quotations are required to determine this.

We must advise you however that if you should decide to exchange contracts without obtaining this information,you would have to accept the risk that adverse factors might come to light in the future.

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In my opinion the market value on 24TH JANUARY 2020 as inspected was:

£ 999,999 NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE THOUSAND, NINEHUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE POUNDS

(amount in words)

Tenure We understand theproperty is freehold. Area of property (sq m) 200

The valuation has been undertaken in accordance with the current edition of the RICS Valuation ProfessionalStandards (Red Book) including the International Valuation Standards.

In my opinion the current reinstatement cost of the property (see note below) is:

£ 999,999 NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE THOUSAND, NINEHUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE POUNDS

(amount in words)

In arriving at my valuation, I made the following assumptions.With regard to the materials, construction, services, fixtures and fittings, and so on I have assumed that:

• an inspection of those parts that I could not inspect would not identify significant defects or a cause toalter the valuation

• no dangerous or damaging materials or building techniques have been used in the property• there is no contamination in or from the ground, and the ground has not been used as landfill• the property is connected to, and has the right to use, the mains services mentioned in the report; and• the valuation does not take account of any furnishings, removable fittings or sales incentives. With regard

to legal matters I have assumed that:• the property is sold with ‘vacant possession’ (your legal advisers can give you more information on this

term)• the condition of the property, or the purpose the property is or will be used for, does not break any laws• no particularly troublesome or unusual restrictions apply to the property, that the property is not affected

by problems which would be revealed by the usual legal inquiries and that all necessary planningpermissions and Building Regulations consents (including consents for alterations) have been obtainedand complied with; and

• the property has the right to use the mains services on normal terms, and that the sewers, mains servicesand roads giving access to the property have been ‘adopted’ (that is, they are under local-authority, notprivate, control).

Any additional assumptions relating to the valuation

Valuation assumes that fully costed quotations for remedial works required will not exceed £999999 . If the figureexceeds this value may warrant variation.

Your legal advisers, and other people who carry out property conveyancing, should be familiar with theseassumptions and are responsible for checking those concerning legal matters.My opinion of the Market Value shown here could be affected by the outcome of the enquiries by your legal advisers

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(section I) and/or any further investigations and quotations for repairs or replacements. The valuation assumes thatyour legal advisers will receive satisfactory replies to their enquiries about any assumptions in the report.

Other considerations affecting value

Note: You can find information about the assumptions I have made in calculating this reinstatement cost in the‘Description of the RICS HomeBuyer Service (Survey & Valuation)’ provided. The reinstatement cost is the cost ofrebuilding an average home of the type and style inspected to its existing standard using modern materials andtechniques, and by acting in line with current Building Regulations and other legal requirements. This will help youdecide on the amount of buildings insurance cover you will need for the property.

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Surveyor’s RICS number Qualifications

0062016 BSc MRICS

Town County

Sidcup Kent

Postcode Phone number

DA14 6NZ 020 8300 1144

Website Fax number

http://www.mapsurveyors.co.uk

Clients name Date this report was produced

Fri 24th Jan 2020

1.This report has been prepared by a surveyor (‘the IndividualSurveyor’) merely in his or her capacity as an employee or agent of afirm or company or other business entity (‘the Company’). The reportis the product of the Company, not of the Individual Surveyor. All ofthe statements and opinions contained in this report are expressedentirely on behalf of the Company, which accepts sole responsibilityfor these. For his or her part, the Individual Surveyor assumes nopersonal financial responsibility or liability in respect of the report andno reliance or inference to the contrary should be drawn.In the case of sole practitioners, the surveyor may sign the report inhis or her own name unless the surveyor operates as a sole traderlimited liability company.

Nothing in this report excludes or limits liability for death or personalinjury (including disease and impairment of mental condition) resultingfrom negligence.

2.This document is issued in blank form by the Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyors (RICS) and is available only to parties who havesigned a licence agreement with RICS.RICS gives no representations or warranties, express or implied, andno responsibility or liability is accepted for the accuracy orcompleteness of the information inserted in the document or anyother written or oral information given to any interested party or itsadvisers. Any such liability is expressly disclaimed.

“I confirm that I have inspected the property and prepared this report”Signature

Company

MAP Surveyors

Address

2nd Floor Homebuyer House 142-148 Main Road

Email

[email protected]

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RICS Disclaimer

! Please read the ‘Description of the RICS HomeBuyer Report Service’ (at the back of this report) for details of what is, and is not, inspected.

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What to do nowGetting quotationsThe cost of repairs may influence the amount you are prepared to pay for the property. Before you make a legal commitmentto buy the property, you should get reports and quotations for all the repairs and further investigations the surveyor may haveidentified.You should get at least two quotations from experienced contractors who are properly insured. You should also:• ask them for references from people they have worked for;

• describe in writing exactly what you will want them to do; and

• get the contractors to put the quotations in writing.

Some repairs will need contractors with specialist skills and who are members of regulated organisations (forexample, electricians, gas engineers, plumbers and so on). Some work may also need you to get BuildingRegulations permission or planning permission from your local authority.

Further investigationsIf the surveyor is concerned about the condition of a hidden part of the building, could only see part of a defect or does not havethe specialist knowledge to assess part of the property fully, the surveyor may have recommended that further investigationsshould be carried out to discover the true extent of the problem.

Who you should use for these further investigationsYou should ask an appropriately qualified person, though it is not possible to tell you which one. Specialists belonging to differenttypes of organisations will be able to do this. For example, qualified electricians can belong to five different government-approvedschemes. If you want further advice, please contact the surveyor.

What the further investigations will involveThis will depend on the type of problem, but to do this properly, parts of the home may have to be disturbed and so you shoulddiscuss this matter with the current owner. In some cases, the cost of investigation may be high.

When to do the workThe condition ratings help describe the urgency of the repair and replacement work. The following summary may help you decidewhen to do the work.• Condition rating 2 – repairs should be done soon. Exactly when will depend on the type of problem, but it usually does not have to be done right away.

Many repairs could wait weeks or months, giving you time to organise suitable reports and quotations.

• Condition rating 3 – repairs should be done as soon as possible. The speed of your response will depend on the nature of the problem. For example,repairs to a badly leaking roof or a dangerous gas boiler need to be carried out within a matter of hours, while other less important critical repairs couldwait for a few days.

WarningAlthough repairs of elements with a condition rating 2 are not considered urgent, if they are not addressed they may develop intodefects needing more serious repairs. Flat roofs and gutters are typical examples. These can quickly get worse without warningand result in serious leaks.As a result, you should regularly check elements with a condition rating 2 to make sure they are not getting worse.


The serviceThe RICS HomeBuyer (Survey & Valuation) Service includes:• an inspection of the property (see ‘The inspection’)• a report based on the inspection (see ‘The report’); and• a valuation, which is part of the report (see ‘The Valuation’)

The surveyor who provides the RICS HomeBuyer (Survey &Valuation) Service aims to give you professional advice to help youto:• make an informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the

property• make an informed decision on what is a reasonable price to pay for the

property• take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs; and• consider what further advice you should take before committing to

purchase the property.

The inspectionThe surveyor inspects the inside and outside of the main building and allpermanent outbuildings, but does not force or open up the fabric. Thismeans that the surveyor does not take up carpets, floor coverings orfloorboards, move furniture, remove the contents of cupboards, roofspaces, etc., remove secured panels and/or hatches or undo electricalfittings.If necessary, the surveyor carries out parts of the inspection when standingat ground level from public property next door where accessible. Thesurveyor may use equipment such as a damp-meter, binoculars and torch,and may use a ladder for flat roofs and for hatches no more than 3 metresabove level ground (outside) or floor surfaces (inside) if it is safe to do so.

Services to the propertyServices are generally hidden within the construction of the property. Thismeans that only the visible parts of the available services can beinspected, and the surveyor does not carry out specialist tests. The visualinspection cannot assess the efficiency or safety of electrical, gas or otherenergy sources; plumbing, heating or drainage installations (or whetherthey meet current regulations); or the inside condition of any chimney,boiler or other flue.

Outside the propertyThe surveyor inspects the condition of boundary walls, fences, permanentoutbuildings and areas in common (shared) use. To inspect these areas,the surveyor walks around the grounds and any neighbouring publicproperty where access can be obtained.Buildings with swimming pools and sports facilities are also treated aspermanent outbuildings, but the surveyor does not report on the leisurefacilities, such as the pool itself and its equipment, landscaping and otherfacilities (for example, tennis courts and temporary outbuildings).

FlatsWhen inspecting flats, the surveyor assesses the general condition ofoutside surfaces of the building, as well as its access areas (for example,shared hallways and staircases). The surveyor inspects roof spaces only ifthey are accessible from within the property. The surveyor does not inspectdrains, lifts, fire alarms and security systems.

Dangerous materials, contamination and environmentalissuesThe surveyor does not make any enquiries about contamination or otherenvironmental dangers. However, if the surveyor suspects a problem, heor she should recommend a further investigation.The surveyor may assume that no harmful or dangerous materials havebeen used in the construction, and does not have a duty to justify makingthis assumption. However, if the inspection shows that these materialshave been used, the surveyor must report this and ask for furtherinstructions.The surveyor does not carry out an asbestos inspection and does not actas an asbestos inspector when inspecting properties that may fall withinthe Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. With flats, the surveyorassumes that there is a ‘duty holder’ (as defined in the regulations), andthat in place are an asbestos register and an effective management planwhich does not present a significant risk to health or need any immediatepayment. The surveyor does not consult the duty holder.

The reportThe surveyor produces a report of the inspection for you to use, but cannotaccept any liability if it is used by anyone else. If you decide not to act onthe advice in the report, you do this at your own risk. The report focuses onmatters that, in the surveyor’s opinion, may affect the value of the propertyif they are not addressed.

The report is in a standard format and includes the followingsections.A Introduction to the reportB About the inspectionC Overall opinion and summary of the condition ratingsD About the propertyE Outside the propertyF Inside the propertyG ServicesH Grounds (including shared areas for flats)I Issues for your legal advisersJ RisksK ValuationL Surveyor’s declaration

What to do nowDescription of the RICS HomeBuyer (Survey & Valuation) ServiceTypical house diagram

Condition ratingsThe surveyor gives condition ratings to the main parts (the ‘elements’) ofthe main building, garage and some outside elements. The conditionratings are described as follows.

Condition rating 3 – defects that are serious and/or need to berepaired, replaced or investigated urgentlyCondition rating 2 – defects that need repairing or replacing but arenot considered to be either serious or urgent. The property must bemaintained in the normal way.Condition rating 1 – no repair is currently needed. The property mustbe maintained in the normal way.NI – not inspected.

The surveyor notes in the report if it was not possible to check any parts ofthe property that the inspection would normally cover. If the surveyor isconcerned about these parts, the report tells you about any furtherinvestigations that are needed.The surveyor does not report on the cost of any work to put right defects ormake recommendations on how these repairs should be carried out.However, there is general advice in the ‘What to do now’ section at the endof the report.

EnergyThe surveyor has not prepared the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)as part of the RICS HomeBuyer Service for the property. If the surveyorhas seen the current EPC, he or she will present the energy-efficiency andenvironmental impact ratings in this report. The surveyor does not checkthe ratings and cannot comment on their accuracy.

Issues for legal advisersThe surveyor does not act as ‘the legal adviser’ and does not comment onany legal documents. If, during the inspection, the surveyor identifiesissues that your legal advisers may need to investigate further, thesurveyor may refer to these in the report (for example, check whether thereis a warranty covering replacement windows).This report has been prepared by a surveyor (‘the Individual Surveyor’)merely in his or her capacity as an employee or agent of a firm or companyor other business entity (‘the Company’). The report is the product of theCompany, not of the Individual Surveyor. All of the statements andopinions contained in this report are expressed entirely on behalf of theCompany, which accepts sole responsibility for these. For his or her part,the Individual Surveyor assumes no personal financial responsibility orliability in respect of the report and no reliance or inference to the contraryshould be drawn.

Description of the RICS HomeBuyer(Survey & Valuation) Service

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In the case of sole practitioners, the surveyor may sign the report in his orher own name unless the surveyor operates as a sole trader limited liabilitycompany.Nothing in this report excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury(including disease and impairment of mental condition) resulting fromnegligence.

RisksThis section summarises defects and issues that present a risk to thebuilding or grounds, or a safety risk to people. These may have beenreported and condition rated against more than one part of the property ormay be of a more general nature, having existed for some time and whichcannot reasonably be changed.If the property is leasehold, the surveyor gives you general advice anddetails of questions you should ask your legal advisers.

The valuationThe surveyor gives an opinion on both the market value of the propertyand the reinstatement cost at the time of the inspection (see the‘Reinstatement cost’ section).

Market value‘Market value’ is the estimated amount for which an asset or liability shouldexchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing sellerin an arm’s length transaction, after proper marketing wherein the partieshad each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion’

When deciding on the Market Value, the surveyor also makes the followingassumptions.

The materials, construction, services, fixtures and fittings, and so onThe surveyor assumes that:

• an inspection of those parts that have not yet been inspected would notidentify significant defects

• no dangerous or damaging materials or building techniques have beenused in the property

• there is no contamination in or from the ground, and the ground has notbeen used as landfill

• the property is connected to, and has the right to use, the mainsservices mentioned in the report and

• the valuation does not take account of any furnishings, removablefittings and sales incentives of any description.

Legal matters

The surveyor assumes that:

• the property is sold with ‘vacant possession’ (your legal advisers cangive you more information on this term)

• the condition of the property, or the purpose that the property is or willbe used for, does not break any laws

• no particularly troublesome or unusual restrictions apply to the property,that the property is not affected by problems which would be revealedby the usual legal enquiries and that all necessary planning andBuilding Regulations permissions (including permission to makealterations) have been obtained and any works undertaken comply withsuch permissions; and

• the property has the right to use the mains services on normal terms,and that the sewers, mains services and roads giving access to theproperty have been ‘adopted’ (that is, they are under local-authority, notprivate, control).

Standard terms of engagement1 The service – the surveyor provides the standard RICS HomeBuyer

(Survey & Valuation) Service (‘the service’) described in the‘Description of the RICS HomeBuyer (Survey & Valuation) Service’,unless you and the surveyor agree in writing before the inspection thatthe surveyor will provide extra services. Any extra service will requireseparate terms of engagement to be entered into with the surveyor.Examples of extra services include:• costing of repairs;• schedules of works;• supervision of works;• re-inspection;• detailed specific issue reports; and

2 The surveyor – the service is to be provided by an AssocRICS,MRICS or FRICS member of the Royal Institution of CharteredSurveyors, who has the skills, knowledge and experience to survey,value and report on the property and is a member of the RICS ValuerRegistration Scheme.

3 Before the inspection – you tell the surveyor if there is already anagreed or proposed price for the property, and if you have anyparticular concerns (such as plans for extension) about the property.

4 Terms of payment – you agree to pay the surveyor’s fees and anyother charges agreed in writing.

5 Before the inspection – nothing in this clause 5 shall operate toexclude, limit or otherwise affect your rights to cancel under theConsumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and AdditionalCharges) Regulations 2013 or the Consumer Rights Act 2015, orunder any such other legislation as may from time to time beapplicable. Entirely without prejudice to any other rights that you mayhave under any applicable legislation, you are entitled to cancel thiscontract in writing by giving notice to the surveyor’s office at any timebefore the day of the inspection, and in any event within fourteen daysof entering into this contract. Please note that where you havespecifically requested that the surveyor provides services to youwithin fourteen days of entering into the contract, you will beresponsible for fees and charges incurred by the surveyor up until thedate of cancellation.

6 Liability – the report is provided for your use, and the surveyorcannot accept responsibility if it is used, or relied upon, by anyoneelse.

Complaints handling procedureThe surveyor will have a complaints handling procedure and will give you acopy if you ask. The surveyor is required to provide you with contactdetails, in writing, for their complaints department or the personresponsible for dealing with client complaints. Where the surveyor is partyto a redress scheme, those details should also be provided. If any of thisinformation is not provided, please notify the surveyor and ask that it besupplied.

Note: These terms form part of the contract between youand the surveyor.This report is for use in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islandsand Isle of Man.

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Typical house diagramThis diagram illustrates where you may find some of the building elements referred to in the report.

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