Why You Still Need a Survey When Buying a Flat — Especially a Period Property If you're purchasing a flat, particularly in a converted period building, you might be tempted to skip a property survey—especially if the flat appears modernised or has recently undergone refurbishment. But skipping a survey can be a costly mistake, particularly in a period flat that has undergone refurbishment where it is highly possible inappropriate modern materials may have been used that are n

Buying a home can be a lengthy, time-consuming, and expensive process. By the time buyers have received back their Survey, they will often have already invested significant sums of time and money into the purchase process, only to find the property is unsuitable (and may never have been suitable) for their needs. This may be a familiar story for many. We have compiled this guide to help buyers identify at the earliest possible stage, which type of property is likely to be sui