Level 1 RICS Condition report
If the property you’re buying appears to be quite modern, built in a standard way and generally in pretty good condition then it may be that the level one survey which is also sometimes known as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) condition report could be suitable for you. The report is suited for houses, maisonettes, flats or bungalows.
Please do take advantage of our FREE no obligation surveyor telephone consultation before you decide which survey suits the property you are buying, to help us help you choose the right survey to make sure your move is the right move.
Whilst others may offer advice such as the estate agent or mortgage broker, the team here at Your Surveyors are the only ones professionally qualified to offer this advice.
This report will give you an overview of the property’s condition and advise you about what significant defects are found but won’t go far beyond listing those defects in terms of the report that you receive. A traffic light system of ratings is used. The same type of rating system designed by the Royal Institution of Chartered surveyors and also used in the level 2 RICS Homebuyer report.
It may be that you are an experienced property purchaser who is not looking for any particular guidance on what to do with defects which are highlighted, as you have good knowledge on that already. If that is the case then this could be a report suitable for you.
It is sometimes described as the most basic report as it has less detail than either the Level 2 RICS Homebuyer report or the Level 3 Building Survey (previously known as a full structural survey) and it will certainly be the cheapest of the various survey options available to you. This report will not contain any information on valuation or insurance value on the property, nor will it offer advice on repairs or ongoing maintenance.
Your Surveyors is able to specifically tailor various elements of our service to you to suit your specific needs and of course we offer a full after report consultation service at no extra cost to make sure you fully understand everything in your report.