The use of photos in HomeBuyer Reports

When carrying out inspections of properties, Chartered Surveyors are often keen to record as much information as they can to help them remember the property now and in the future. However, many Reports do not include these photographs as attaching them to files is time consuming and costly for printing.

This is why our HomeBuyer Reports stand out as we use software that allows integration of the photographs within the body of the Report to help explain issues where it is deemed appropriate. A good example of this is the photograph of the inspection chamber and whilst a clear chamber does not mean anything to you now, if a defect occurs in 3 months time, this proof may be quite useful to you when you discuss it with insurers.

Other times they are useful could be in identifying condition of areas that you were unable to see when viewing the property with the estate agent watching your every move. For example, the loft space inspection shows photographs that are often missed by the mortgage Valuer. The holes in the party wall where fire could spread, lack of chimney breast support, condensation, mice droppings, wasp nests, etc.

But don't expect all companies to promote the use of photos as more time on attaching photos, means slower turnaround times and less jobs per day. We promote the idea of less jobs and higher quality reports and yet still carry out surveys at very competitive rates.

We hope you enjoy the results of your survey and that it gives you something to read over and over again as you wait to move in.