Tag: house survey
What are my options if I can’t move before the Stamp Duty deadline?
With the chancellor’s Stamp Duty holiday due to end on 31 March 2021, time is running out for those hoping to buy a property without a hefty tax payment. Once the break period ends, Stamp Duty will be payable once again on properties priced at over £125,000. The Stamp Duty holiday Implemented in the summer...
New comprehensive survey available to home buyers
The Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) has launched a new survey to rival those offered by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Obtaining the right survey is essential when buying a property. It will detail any work that may be required and give you information about the condition and value. Buying a home is...
Common house survey problems
If you’ve found your dream home, the last thing you want is a survey that reveals problems. However, this doesn’t mean that your purchase can’t go ahead. Usually, a solution can be found. When a property is offered for sale its condition isn’t always obvious. It isn’t until the surveyor has had a good look...
