Clear room-by-room findings with photo evidence and condition notes.
Service
Pre-Purchase Property Audit
Detailed pre-purchase assessment to help buyers understand risks, compliance gaps, and standards issues before completion.
Indicative Assessment Scope
Indicative fee: Request a quote| Category | Key Checks | Legal / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| General Condition | Visible wear, maintenance concerns, and likely repair issues. | Buyer due diligence / RICS Home Survey Standard |
| Compliance Signals | Indicators that may require further specialist checking. | Housing Act 2004 / local housing standards |
| Risk Areas | Moisture, safety, access, and defect patterns that affect purchase. | Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS) / Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 |
| Decision Support | Clear summary of likely priorities before commitment. | Industry reporting best practice / RICS Home Survey Standard |
| Structure & Maintenance | Visible defects, repairs, joinery, windows, and general upkeep. | Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 s.11 / Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 |
| Health & Safety | Damp, mould, trip hazards, ventilation, lighting, and excess cold. | Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS) / Environmental Protection Act 1990 |
| Smoke & CO Alarms | Presence, siting, and apparent operation of alarms where fitted. | Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 (as amended) |
| Fire Safety | Escape routes, obstructions, and obvious fire-related risks. | Fire Safety Act 2021 / Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 |
Helps demonstrate risks and standards issues before purchase.
Example Audit Evidence
Sample pre-purchase audit report images
