The Mortgage Heroes Podcast

Behind the scenes of a Survey.

Episode Summary

It happens with almost every house purchase. We're not talking about someone taking a chip out the wall whilst moving furniture, though! We're talking all types of Surveys, what they're for and why you might need one! In this episode Matt O'Dwyer gives us his inside knowledge to the Survey process.

Episode Notes

What's the worst thing you reckon you could find inside a random house? 

Matt gives us his worst find inside a large bank! 

Surveys can be a confusing topic to get your head around with so many levels available that all provide you with something a little different. 

We start talking through what a lenders survey is, why a lender needs to carry out a survey and what you can do to further give you the peace of mind that the house you're buying is absolutely spot on.

Basic Valuation, Home Buyers Report or Buildings Survey? 

Don't worry, we cover it all.

Rising Damp, Asbestos, Japanese Knott Weed or structural movement - chances are you'll not have a clue!

A survey will help you pick out those quick fixes which could potentially leave you out of pocket when buying your home.