There is no doubt that buyers welcome the inclusion of costs of repairing defects in a Homebuyer or Building Survey. Homebuyers often request them as this is the only way they can assess the seriousness of the defects reported.
If you would like to provide advice to your clients on the likely cost of repairs to residential properties, the new BCIS Housing Repair Cost Guide will provide you with an independent source of information.
BCIS has researched the cost of solving typical problems and set them out in its latest publication in an easy to use format. No measurements are required as the costs are divided by type of house such as terraced or detached, and by general size such as small, medium or large. No calculations are needed as the costs are for complete items as one off jobs including VAT.
To help you use the Guide when carrying out surveys the works have been categorised in accordance with the ‘Homebuyer Survey and Valuation’ published by RICS so you can assure your client that the guide costs are from an independent source.
Order the Housing Repair Cost Guide now.
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