You may be wondering what the benefit of this is, through our experience and expertise in the building industry, we look for the signs that the proposed purchaser's mortgage surveyor will be looking for, so we can advise you of areas, whether aesthetic or structural, that may be picked up on where, prior to exchanging contracts the purchasers may try to reduce the asking price of your property.
You will be able to have sufficient time to call specialists in i.e for Damp Proofing or Wall Ties, and obtain quotes so you know the costs to get the necessary remedial works carried out either by yourself prior to selling - and being able to provide the required certificates and warranties such companies provide, not giving any leeway for a last minute attempt at a price reduction, or as an alternative be in the knowledge of the costs to have these works carried out buy the proposed purchaser, so you can agree a fair and reasonable price reduction should they ask.