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  The RICS Home Survey – Level 2 service includes: • a physical inspection of the property  and       • a report based on the inspection.  The surveyor who provides the RICS Home Survey – Level 2 service aims  to give you professional advice to: • make an informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the property • take into account any repairs or replacements the property needs, and • consider what further advice you should take before committing to  purchasing the property.  

  The RICS Home Survey – Level 1 service includes: • a physical inspection of the property and • a report based on the inspection . The surveyor who provides the RICS Home Survey – Level 1 service aims to: • describe the part or element in enough detail so that it can be properly identified • provide a clear and concise expression of the surveyor’s professional assessment of each part or element • describe the condition of the part or element that justifies the surveyor’s assessment and • help you gain an objective view of the condition of the property.   

 The RICS Home Survey – Level 3 service includes: 

• a thorough inspection of the property  and 

• a detailed report based on the inspection . The surveyor who provides the RICS Home Survey – Level 3 service aims to give you professional advice to: 

• help you make a reasoned and informed decision when purchasing the property, or when planning for repairs, maintenance or upgrading the property 

• provide detailed advice on condition 

• describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects 

• propose the most probable cause(s) of the defects based on the inspection and 

• where practicable and agreed, provide an estimate of costs and likely timescale for identified repairs and necessary work.