The Novello HomeLevel report is a concise, economic, expert survey report suitable for flats and more modern houses such as those built after 1990, which are in a reasonable condition and worth less than Ā£1,000,000. The report is laid out in an easy to understand traffic light rated format to help you understand the most urgent issues affecting your potential dream home. By using mobile based technology, we can inspect and produce an accurate report within just a few days. The report is a level 2 survey which is equivalent to the RICS HomeBuyer Report.
Just like the RICS HomeBuyer Report, the HomeLevel Report is a Level 2 property survey carried out by our certified RICS Chartered surveyors. In addition to everything the HomeBuyer Report includes, our HomeLevel Survey report traffic light ranks each individual defect ensuring the most serious issues are clear to you.
Better still, it includes an examination of at least 20 crucial interior and exterior elements of a property. And, utilising mobile technology to our advantage, we guarantee to have your concise but comprehensive report to you in just a few days.
If you require a level 2 property survey for a home in reasonable condition, the HomeLevel Report by Novello is the obvious choice.
Using our HomeLevel Report, you can
Economic report available within a few days, suitable for most propertiesEasy to understand traffic light rated rankingsCovers a minimum of 20 internal and external elements in the property from : roofs, walls and windows to roof spaces, dampness and ceilingsIncludes a bespoke summary report sent to your solicitor to ensure they understand any issues tooFree, frank and friendly expert follow up adviceUndertaken by local, experienced, fully qualified RICS SurveyorsThe report details the defects in a traffic light ranking, making it one of the clearest and easy to understand reports available.
Serious defects noted that require urgent repair, replacement, overhaul or further investigations or tests by an appropriate contractor, specialist or engineer.
Less serious defects that are not considered to be as urgent, but nevertheless will require attention, repair, overhaul or replacement in due course.
Elements where no major repairs are considered to be required currently.
Our HomeLevel Report is easier to understand, more comprehensive and even better value than the RICS HomeBuyer Report, providing you with the knowledge you need to purchase a home in the 21st century. Itās suitable for most property types, but especially those that are in a reasonable condition, recently constructed or not extensively modified.
If you are purchasing a property thatās large, old or in poor condition ā or if you just want a more thorough report ā our Full Building Survey report may be more suitable.
Weāre a forward-thinking team of RICS Chartered Surveyors with a mission to arm our clients with the crucial information they need to invest in a home with confidence. Call us, and weāll be happy to provide advice over the phone.
Both the RICS HomeBuyer and Novello HomeLevel reports are level two reports, which means they are a visual inspection of all accessible areas, but are less comprehensive than a full building survey. The RICS HomeBuyer Report is over 25 years old and in that time a lot has changed in the property world. Thatās why we have developed our own Novello HomeLevel report as a bespoke product that provides you with the information you want and need to purchase a home in the 21st Century.
We believe our HomeLevel reports is easier to understand and goes further to provide you with a clearly ranked list of the most significant defects.
This service is delivered in accordance with the Home survey standard (1st edition) RICS professional statement and is equivalent to a level two survey.
| List of surveys | RICS HomeBuyer Report Level 2 Survey | HomeLevel Level 2 Survey | Building Survey Level 3 Survey |
| For modern properties, flats and houses built after 1990, in good condition | |||
| For all properties, but especially those that are older, larger, extensively altered/ extended, or in poorer condition | - | - | |
| Accompanied by a āSolicitorās Summary Reportā sent to your legal advisers to ensure they fully understand any issues too | - | ||
| A visual inspection of all accessible areas to assess the condition of the building | |||
| Identifies issues that require repair of further investigations | |||
| Free expert verbal advice and after-care following the survey | |||
| Covers a minimum of 20 internal and external elements in the property | - | ||
| Each defect traffic light rated | - | ||
| A Private Client Service guiding you through each step, including helping you obtain quotations/further investigations and advising on a negotiation strategy | - | - | |
| A more detailed report and inspection, including photographic evidence of the defects | - | - | |
| Includes a drone and/or telescopic pole camera survey of the roofs, chimneys and upper areas, where appropriate | - | - | |
| Major defect costings estimates helping you understand the implications of any issues | - | - | |
| True Reflective Market Valuation- providing you with a valuation reflective on the condition of the property | - | - | |
| Floor area measurements so you can ensure the property is exactly as advertised | - | - | |
| Insurance reinstatement figure ā we will calculate the estimated re-building figure for your property insurance | - | - |
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