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What do you get in a HomeBuyer Report?

The RICS HomeBuyers report is a visual survey designed to give an overall opinion on the condition of a property.

The report runs through the condition of each area of the property and will point out any visible defects. These will be marked using the RICS 321 traffic light system to identify the urgency of the defect. Each section prompts the surveyor to give a ‘condition rating’ which is red, amber or green. Red ratings mean the surveyor recommends further action and or further specialist investigation is needed. Amber means attention may be required, and a green rating shows that everything is ok.

At Cosey Homes all our HomeBuyer Reports include:
• A Full Level 2 RICS regulated HomeBuyer Report around 50+ pages
• All the features of a RICS Condition Report (Level 1)
• Advice on defects that may affect the value of the property
• Any repairs that may be required
• Suggestions and advice for ongoing maintenance where appropriate
• An insurance rebuild cost (known as re-instatement costs)
• Plus, we add a free RICS Residential Valuation worth £250 – £500 (depending on property
type and size)

How this will help you with your home purchase?
• Our HomeBuyer Report could help you to re-negotiate the purchase price if there are problems or urgent repairs required
• It will let you know in advance of potential future repair issues
• It will highlight issues such as damp that may need further investigation and we also check the roof space for you if it is accessible
• The re-build cost for insurance purposes could also help you get a more accurate buildings insurance quote

We understand that buying a home is an important part of your life whether that means a space of your own, upsizing, downsizing or a brand-new start. Our surveys help to give you peace of mind that the property you are buying is not falling down. Our surveys are often 50 pages + and always include photographs where possible about the condition of the property.
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Richard D'Cruze

04/11/2026

Very informative and thorough the whole team there are great, absolutely would use again

Ricardo Fugas

04/11/2026

We recently used Cosey Homes for a property survey and were very impressed with the service provided. The survey was arranged quickly, communication was clear throughout. The survey itself was thorough, detailed, and easy to understand, highlighting both major issues and areas that may require attention in the future. The findings gave us a much clearer understanding of the property's condition and helped us make informed decisions during the purchase process. Overall, a reliable and professional service that provided excellent value for money. I would happily recommend Cosey Homes to anyone purchasing a property.

Marta Blizniuk

02/11/2026

I'm very happy with the service I received from Ian for my Level 3 Survey. His report was thorough, detailed and highlighted important issues that I wouldn't have been aware of otherwise. He also took the time to answer my follow-up questions in detail after the survey, providing clear explanations and helping me better understand his findings. This gave me a much clearer picture of the property's condition and what needed further investigation before proceeding with the purchase. I really appreciate his professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to help. I would happily recommend his services!

Julie Eliza

29/10/2026

We recently had a Level 3 Building Survey carried out and couldn’t be happier with the service we received! We dealt with Sadie over the phone, who was always so polite, friendly and helpful. Philip carried out our survey and was incredibly thorough and detailed. He provided so much useful information and really took the time to cover everything, which gave us great peace of mind. Our survey was carried out on the Wednesday and we received the full report by Monday, which was an amazing turnaround compared to other companies we had looked into! Fantastic service from start to finish. Would definitely recommend! 😊

David Pickles

21/10/2026

Very good communications with the office, the surveyor turn up as arranged and produced a very good survey on time.

Jakki van Neuren

21/10/2026

Easy to book ...good clear communication and advice, and the survey was completed quickly and efficiently. The written report was detailed and helpful and was sent through very swiftly after the survey was completed.

Muhammad Khan

21/10/2026

Excellent service on a tight deadline We needed a retrospective RICS Red Book valuation of our London flat for a Right to Buy District Valuer case, with barely two weeks to the submission deadline. Cosey Homes delivered from start to finish. Kit Lam responded to our enquiry the same day, asked the right questions about the brief and kept us updated throughout. Hugh Barber inspected the property within days and produced a thorough, well-reasoned report four days ahead of the promised date. The report covered everything in our instruction: the retrospective valuation date, the statutory basis, comparable evidence including a same-block sale, and clear reasoning behind the figure. The quality control from the wider team, including Anthony who followed up afterwards, was a nice touch. A professional firm doing exactly what they promise, when they promise it, at a fair price. We would use Cosey Homes again without hesitation and recommend them to anyone needing a specialist valuation under time pressure. Muhammad & Sania, London E16

Jonathan Burke

20/10/2026

Great service from the start of booking right through to the completed survey report.

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