Selling Your Home? Gain a Crucial Advantage with the Home Insight Survey (HIS)
Selling your property can be a stressful and uncertain process. Delays, last-minute negotiations, and sales falling through are all-too-common frustrations for sellers in England and Wales. What if you could provide clarity and build trust from day one, giving you a significant advantage in a competitive market?
At The Veteran Survey Company, we pride ourselves on integrity, precision, and a commitment to excellence—values ingrained in our veteran-led team. We are proud to offer the Home Insight Survey (HIS), a revolutionary product designed to put property sellers in control, streamline the sales process, and provide comprehensive information to all parties involved.
What is the Home Insight Survey (HIS)?
The Home Insight Survey is a new type of property survey commissioned by you, the seller, before your property goes to market or once a buyer is found with a standardised format designed by skyline surveyors software – NEWS | Skyline Surveyors that enables acceptance across a range of estate agents
Unlike traditional surveys that are commissioned by the buyer, the HIS is a single, comprehensive report that can be shared with and relied upon by your estate agent, prospective buyers, and the successful buyer. It provides a transparent and detailed overview of your property’s condition right from the start so you are aware of any issues up front, or prevent the often ambiguous and generic statements from low quality surveys that cause major hassle to the home buying process months down the line!
Key Benefits for Property Sellers and estate agents.
Choosing to get a Home Insight Survey / pre sale survey is a proactive step that offers substantial benefits:
- Builds Buyer Confidence: By providing a professional, impartial report upfront, you show buyers you are transparent, building immediate trust and helping your property stand out.
- Reduces Delays and Fall-Throughs: The survey identifies any potential issues early on. This allows you to address them or accurately disclose them, preventing nasty surprises that could derail the sale or lead to last-minute price reductions.
- Speeds Up the Conveyancing Process: Your report contains key information on conveyancing matters, environmental risks, and climate change impact that solicitors need, helping to speed up the legal process.
- One Report for Everyone: The standardised terms and conditions, reviewed by a specialist law firm, mean this single report can be legally relied upon by the seller, all prospective buyers, and the final purchaser, saving time and money for everyone.
What’s Included in a Home Insight Survey?
Our experienced surveyors conduct a thorough and non-invasive visual inspection of your property, equivalent to and above an RICS Level 3 survey inspection. The standardised report is clear, concise, and cannot be altered, ensuring consistency and quality.
While the HIS does not include a valuation and is not intended for mortgage lenders, it provides a comprehensive assessment of:
- Property Condition & Defects: A detailed look at the state of your property.
- Health & Safety Risks: Identifying potential hazards for occupants.
- Property Risks: Highlighting primary structural considerations.
- Conveyancing Matters: Key information for the legal transfer of the property.
- Environmental & Climate Change Risks: Modern, essential reporting on issues like flood risk and the potential impact of climate change, as recommended by The Law Society.
- Renewables Review: An assessment of any renewable energy installations.
Why Choose The Veteran Survey Company?
As a veteran-run company, we operate with a level of discipline and attention to detail that is unmatched. We understand the importance of a clear and accurate report. When you instruct us to carry out your Home Insight Survey, you are choosing:
- Trust and Integrity: We provide honest, impartial, and expert advice.
- Meticulous Inspections: We conduct every survey with precision and thoroughness.
- Clear Communication: We deliver reports that are easy to understand, free from jargon, and focused on the facts.
Get ahead of the market and ensure a smoother, more transparent sale for your property.
Contact The Veteran Survey Company today to learn more about the Home Insight Survey and to receive your free, no-obligation quote.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is the Home Insight Survey the same as a mortgage valuation? A: No. The HIS is a detailed report on the condition of the property and does not include a valuation. It is not intended for use by mortgage lenders, who will still require their own valuation.
Q: Who can legally rely on the HIS report? A: The HIS is specifically designed to be relied upon by three parties: the seller who commissions it, any prospective buyer who views it, and the final successful buyer.
Q: Why should I get a survey before I find a buyer? A: Getting a survey done early gives you a complete picture of your property’s condition, allowing you to either carry out repairs or market your home with full transparency. This strengthens your negotiating position and minimises the risk of a sale falling through later on.