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  • 22-09-2015 3:31pm
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    HerrScheisse
    Registered Users Posts: 783 ✭✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    I am in the market for a property and would like more information on having a property surveyed; is this part of the normal sale process, or is it something the buyer would specifically request?

    And what can you expect from a surveyor, are there dfferent levels of survey, and should you encounter unexpected problems after purchase, is the surveyor in any way liable?

    Finally, where should you look for a surveyor, what memberships should he have, and approx. what figure can I expect to pay?

    Thanks for any and all advice! :)


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    Adoolan85
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Adoolan85


    HerrScheisse wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I am in the market for a property and would like more information on having a property surveyed; is this part of the normal sale process, or is it something the buyer would specifically request?

    And what can you expect from a surveyor, are there dfferent levels of survey, and should you encounter unexpected problems after purchase, is the surveyor in any way liable?

    Finally, where should you look for a surveyor, what memberships should he have, and approx. what figure can I expect to pay?

    Thanks for any and all advice! :)

    I'm also looking for info on a property surveyor and any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

    Mod note: Recommendations by pm only. Thanks


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    You can check on the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland website for a surveyor local to you (https://www.scsi.ie/).


    The inspection will be visable, as non evasive works will not be allowed because you will not own the property at that stage.


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    Flatzie_poo
    Registered Users Posts: 562 ✭✭✭Flatzie_poo


    HerrScheisse wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I am in the market for a property and would like more information on having a property surveyed; is this part of the normal sale process, or is it something the buyer would specifically request?

    Yes!! - Buyer requests. Some lenders won't release funds without seeing the report.
    HerrScheisse wrote: »
    And what can you expect from a surveyor, are there dfferent levels of survey, and should you encounter unexpected problems after purchase, is the surveyor in any way liable?

    No!! T&C's have them covered.
    HerrScheisse wrote: »
    Finally, where should you look for a surveyor, what memberships should he have, and approx. what figure can I expect to pay?

    Answered above & anywhere between €350-€600 depending on property size & other variables.


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    HerrScheisse
    Registered Users Posts: 783 ✭✭✭HerrScheisse


    Thanks for the replies guys! If it is just a visible once over, is it worth the bother? I was hoping on some liability protection, that they could ensure that damage is not covered by nap plaster, foundations are good, electrical work and heating system, plumbing etc.


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    A senior structural eng, arch or surveyor will spot things you won't spot. It's a visual survey, no more no less. I would recommend an independent review of the biggest investment you'll probably ever make.


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    Butters1979
    Registered Users Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭Butters1979


    As someone who is going through this process now, I would strongly recommend getting a good surveyor.

    They can not do anything invasive to the property, but you would be surprised at what they can tell you really quickly. Problems with insulation, damp, floorboards or anything like that. Not only that, they can give you a rough estimate what work you would need to do and how much it would cost. It allows you to go into the biggest purchase of your life with as much information as possible.

    We were recently looking at a house that we knew would need at least some work. The surveyor was able to tell us exactly what would be needed and roughly how much it would cost and even how long it should take. It was important information in our decision.

    They cannot give you any guarantee but they can give you an educated guess and advice and then it's up to you if you what you do with it.


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    lainey316
    Registered Users Posts: 902 ✭✭✭lainey316


    Also looking for surveyor recommendation, south Dublin area. Thanks!


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