by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
Seeing the words “you may wish to reconsider” or “we advise caution / you should consider withdrawing” in a Level 3 Survey can be a real shock—especially if you’ve mentally moved in already. But it’s important to remember what a Level 3 Survey is for: to protect you...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
Receiving your Level 3 Survey can feel overwhelming—especially if it’s detailed (and it should be). The key is to treat it as a decision tool and a risk management plan, not a list of everything that’s “wrong”. Below is a structured, practical way to work through your...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
A Schedule of Condition report is only valuable if it can be relied upon later—when memories have faded, emotions may be running high, and decisions need to be made quickly and fairly. The difference between an average report and an excellent one is rarely the number...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
The right choice comes down to one thing: how much uncertainty you can comfortably carry into the purchase. A Level 2 Survey is usually the best fit for a conventional property in reasonable condition, where you want a thorough visual check, clear priorities, and...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
A Level 3 Survey (often called a Building Survey) is designed to cover as much of the property as is physically accessible on the day, with a careful inspection of the inside and outside of the main building, plus permanent outbuildings. It’s a whole-property...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
A Level 2 Survey (typically the RICS Home Survey – Level 2) is designed to give a professional, objective view of the condition of the main elements of a property. It involves a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services, and the grounds, but it...
