The RICS HomeBuyer Report is presented in a format prescribed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It is less detailed than a full Building Survey, but does include an opinion on the value of the property and an insurance reinstatement cost assessment and many other pieces of information which will be useful to you during your purchase and ownership of the property.
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The Building Survey is a bespoke report and will give details of the construction of the building and a condition appraisal, internally and externally, of each building element. It will include recommendations for repair and advice on future maintenance.
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Valuations are carried out for all manner of purposes, including lending security, insurance, probate, taxation, matrimonial and for the purchase of private dwelling houses and commercial property for investment.
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Our office is based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Snow Lawfield was established in 1990 with the aim of providing an independent, comprehensive and professional service to property owners, occupiers and investors.
Our staff have particular expertise and knowledge of the building styles, construction and architecture in East Anglia. We have wide experience of regional variations in housing types, specific problem areas and building materials.
In 2006 the firm merged with Anderson Wilde & Harris, a London based professional practice. As a result, in addition to our survey work, we can offer a comprehensive service including Architectural, Planning, Party Wall Act matters and Valuations for all purposes.
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