Once you’ve had an offer accepted, looking at building surveys for your potential new home should be your next task to complete. Offering peace of mind and helping to avoid the risk of purchasing a property that has serious problems in need of attention, commissioning a building survey is something to be seriously considered. 

However, not all building surveys are created equal, and some will offer a more in-depth examination of the property than others, potentially uncovering issues behind the façade, from structural stability to drainage issues.