How can EWP help?

Your home is likely to be one of the most expensive purchases you ever make so you need to know as much as you can about the property before you buy it. Having a survey makes good sense and could save you thousands of pounds in costly repair bills. The Consumers' Association and The Council of Mortgage Lenders advise you to get a survey before you buy, and not just to rely on a valuation.

Using the service of RICS members like the Edwin Watson Partnership offers real peace of mind because;
• We give you clear, impartial and expert advice
• We act in your interest
• We are tightly regulated and have strict codes of conduct to protect you - including proper insurance
• We have to update our skills and knowledge throughout our careers, so you can rely on our expertise

Mortgage valuations
A valuation isn't a survey. It's a limited check on the property that your mortgage lender carries out to ensure it's worth the money they're lending you. They'll probably ask you to pay for the valuation. Many lenders provide a copy of the mortgage valuation to the buyer but it is unlikely to cover items of detail which would be picked up in a survey. However, there may be structural problems in the property that would cost a huge amount to put right and they won't appear in the valuation report. This is why it is so important to have a survey.

For more information please click on the links below
• Surveys
• Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Report
• Building Survey
• What you can expect from a survey