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RICS Home Surveys Advice

Our RICS Home Survey Advice page is here to guide you through the key aspects of property surveys. Explore our articles to learn what a survey involves, understand common findings, and gain practical tips to help you make informed decisions about your home.
Risks of Buying Without a Survey

Risks of Buying a House Without a Survey

Buying without a survey might seem like a way to save money, but it can leave you exposed to significant costs and problems you had no way of seeing coming.
Survey vs Mortgage Valuation

Survey vs Mortgage Valuation — What’s the Difference?

A mortgage valuation and a property survey are not the same thing. Here's what each covers, who it protects, and what buyers need to know before committing.
New Build Snagging Survey

New Build Snagging Survey: What It Is and What to Do Instead Before You Buy

A new build snagging survey checks a newly completed home for defects before or after you move in. Here's what it covers, what it typically finds, and what independent survey
RICS Condition Ratings Explained

RICS Condition Ratings Explained

Your RICS survey report gives every element a Condition Rating of 1, 2, 3 or NI. Here's what each one means and what to do when you see it.
process of selling a house

The Process of Selling a House in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

Selling a house in England or Wales involves a number of different steps, from preparing the property for the market through to exchanging contracts and completing the sale. Each stage

Flat-style graphic of an orange house with a magnifying glass over a window, surrounded by blue arrows and bar graphs symbolising improved home survey standards.

Raising the Standard: Why UK Home Surveys Need to Change

Across the UK property sector, the quality of home surveys varies dramatically—and for many buyers, that inconsistency leads to frustration, confusion, and in some cases, a complete loss of confidence.

Do You Need a Valuation with Your Survey?

Do You Need a Valuation with Your Survey? When booking a home survey, it’s natural to wonder whether you should also request a valuation. While we offer both services, it’s

Complete Guide to RICS Home Surveys

Complete Guide to RICS Home Surveys

Table of Contents Trust me, I’m a Surveyor! Hi, I’m Chris Bloor, founder of CJ Bloor Property Consultants. With over 20 years in the property industry, I’ve worked my way

Homebuyers report vs building survey

Homebuyer Report vs Building Survey: Which Do You Really Need?

When you’re buying a property, a survey can provide peace of mind — but with a few different options on the table, it’s easy to feel unsure about which one’s