A little knowledge.
A clearer next step.
Practical guides to help you choose a survey, understand your quote and take the next step when buying in England or Wales.
Level 2 or Level 3: which home survey do you need?
Understand when a RICS Level 2 Home Survey may suit your purchase and when a more detailed Level 3 survey may be appropriate.
Read the guide ↗What affects the cost of a Level 2 home survey?
Learn what affects your Level 2 survey quote, what a starting price means and which inclusions to check before booking.
Read the guide ↗Your home survey has arrived. What happens next?
Practical steps for reviewing survey findings, arranging further investigations and discussing issues before you exchange contracts.
Read the guide ↗Have a property in mind?
Request a Level 2 survey quote from £399. Local availability, suitability and your final fee will be confirmed before booking.
Get my survey quote ↗Where could you call home?
Ten city guides with balanced pros, cons and practical checks for your next purchase.
Buying a home in London: pros, cons and survey checks
Choose the journey, not just the postcode. Buying a home in London? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the London guide ↗Buying a house in Birmingham: advantages, trade-offs and checks
A neighbourhood decision in a big city. Buying a home in Birmingham? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Birmingham guide ↗Buying a home in Manchester: pros, cons and property checks
Look beyond the city-centre apartment. Buying a home in Manchester? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Manchester guide ↗Buying a house in Liverpool: benefits, drawbacks and checks
Character is appealing. Condition still counts. Buying a home in Liverpool? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Liverpool guide ↗Buying a home in Leeds: pros, cons and survey priorities
Match the location to your everyday journeys. Buying a home in Leeds? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Leeds guide ↗Buying a house in Sheffield: pros, cons and practical checks
Think about hills, access and the building itself. Buying a home in Sheffield? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Sheffield guide ↗Buying a home in Bristol: advantages, drawbacks and survey checks
Balance the lifestyle appeal with the practical costs. Buying a home in Bristol? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Bristol guide ↗Buying a house in Cardiff: pros, cons and homebuyer checks
Compare the neighbourhood, the building and your route. Buying a home in Cardiff? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Cardiff guide ↗Buying a home in Newport, Wales: pros, cons and checks
A separate city, not just a commuting alternative. Buying a home in Newport? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Newport guide ↗Buying a house in Swansea: pros, cons and property checks
Coastal appeal with building-specific questions. Buying a home in Swansea? Explore the pros, cons, local trade-offs and property survey checks before you commit.
Read the Swansea guide ↗