Purchasing a property is the most significant financial commitment most people make. Surveys aim to advise
you upon the condition of a property and draw your attention to defects that you didn’t know existed or the
seriousness of which you have not appreciated.

Please note that a Mortgage Valuation Report is not the same as a Survey. A mortgage valuation report is
commissioned by your mortgage lender to enable them to decide how much to lend on the security of the
property and on what terms. The mortgage valuation report is not based upon a detailed examination of the
structure, so there may be matters of importance to you, which the valuation report will not advise upon.

Rennie & Partners undertake four types of survey detailed below. Each serves a different purpose and their
costs vary:

Full Building Survey (formerly called a structural survey)
A Building Survey is a comprehensive and detailed report upon the condition of the property. This type of
survey is recommended where a building is of unusual construction (e.g. 300 year old oak framed building), is
over 100 years old, is dilapidated or has been extensively altered, or where a major conversion or renovation
is planned. The survey examines each visible element and advises the purchaser on its condition and suitability
and any necessary repairs and expenditure required. The survey does not include a valuation, although this
can be incorporated for an additional fee.

These surveys are undertaken by experienced Chartered Building Surveyors.

The cost of the survey is dependent on the size, age and location of the building.