ROLE OF THE SURVEYOR
The role of your surveyor is to help you understand exactly what you're buying, will always maintain your interests throughout and be on your side if things go wrong. The pre-purchase report is there to provide enough information upon which an informed and considered decision can be made.
As an independent and impartial professional expert Surveylink France is there to provide several things:
Firstly, an honest, realistic and impartial assessment of the property, providing an opinion as to whether it’s worth buying or renovating in terms of soundness. We are there to discover the true constructional state of the building and any hidden defects such as long-term movement, damp or failure. In short - to find the things that the average person won’t and that will ultimately cost YOU money.
Secondly, the report - if written to include a good deal of practical information and advice - will act as a reference and guide to enable the necessary work and maintenance items to be prioritised and planned.
Thirdly, a good report will indicate the likely costs of any necessary remedial work or planned alterations. As Surveylink France has extensive, hands-on building experience, we can advise on the technical feasibility of any desired changes and assess whether any existing defects or longer-term problems have been ‘masked’ by renovation works.
Fourthly, the report can provide a good negotiating tool as regards price - if a verbal agreement has not already been made. It is therefore very sensible to involve us as early on in the process as possible, incorporating a holding clause (Clause Suspensive) in the initial contract (Compromis) - if necessary.
Lastly, the professional presence and support we offer, will provide confidence and peace of mind.