by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Yes — you can commission a Schedule of Condition that is primarily photographic. However, a photographic-only record is rarely the strongest option, and in many situations it can be a false economy. The most reliable Schedule of Condition reports combine photographs...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Yes — you can renegotiate after receiving your Level 2 Survey as long as you haven’t exchanged contracts. In England and Wales, an accepted offer is not legally binding until exchange of contracts, and if your offer is “subject to contract” (as most are), the price...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
You should consider a Level 3 Survey (often described as the most detailed RICS home survey) when the property, your plans, or the visible condition suggest there’s a higher chance of costly surprises—and you want a report that goes beyond a simple condition snapshot...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Changing windows in a leasehold flat often feels like a straightforward upgrade — better warmth, reduced noise, improved security and appearance. But in leasehold buildings, windows are frequently treated as part of the external envelope and overall appearance of the...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
A Level 2 Survey and a Level 3 Survey are both RICS home surveys, but they’re designed for different property “risk levels” and give you different depths of detail. Put simply: Level 2 is a thorough visual condition check for typical properties in reasonable...
by Matt White | Jan 21, 2026 | Articles
Choosing the right survey level is really about matching the survey depth to the property’s risk. A Level 2 Survey is built for “typical” homes in reasonable condition, while a Level 3 Survey is designed for properties where surprises are more likely—or where...
