What information does the surveyor need before carrying out the survey?
Ideally the surveyor should have as much information as you do. The more information the surveyor has about the building the better they can advise you.
However often no information is provided to the surveyor, other than the property address and access arrangements, and in those circumstances the surveyor has to rely on their expertise and experience in identifying issues that you should be aware of.
If available, the sort of information that can be of assistance includes:
- Home Information Pack (HIP)
- The lease (for leasehold houses and flats)
- Previous planning permissions, alterations or building regulation approvals
- Service charge budgets or previous service charge accounts (for leasehold houses and flats).