Quick house buying/survey question?

[Ihopeyourcakeisshit]

Will an estate agent give out the name of a surveyor who has previously done a recent report on a property?

Would they necessarily know?

Maybe not, I presumed they would but I guess if it's not their client they wouldn't necessarily know.

Unlikely they would know who unless they gave access. Surveys are the property of the person who commissioned it.

As I understand it, no. The surveyor would have been paid by the previous potential property buyer and that information would belong to them and they may not have told the EA which surveyor they used. The EA would probably be able to give you lists of local surveyors but that should be it.

My advice would be to get a local chartered surveyor but be aware they won't cover everything. If buying a new build, don't go with any in house or connected team.

Ah, so you couldn't buy the report from the surveyor because it's the property of the previous potential buyer?

They wouldn't know. I was never asked for mine even though I only lived there 17 months.

Not usually, particularly if previous survey was bad or highlighted a number of issues. Equally i would not trust a survey where an estate agent recommended the surveyor.

ALWAYS have your own independent survey from a surveyor you have sourced.

You could buy the report from the previous buyer ( i have done this) and then had my own done as there were issues highlighted.

Op, surveys are expensive. No shortcuts i am afraid. You save more money in the long run by having your own done. Prev purchaser may share but they themselves could have paid upwards of £800 for it, so wont share lightly and without significant reimbursement.

We were offered a previous survey up front when looking at a probate property as there was significant movement which might make it difficult to finance by mortgage. I think the vendor had purchased it from a prospective purchaser.

Not trying to cut any corners.
I think somebody has just done me a favour .
Thanks all.

"@Ihopeyourcakeisshit Not trying to cut any corners.
I think somebody has just done me a favour ".

Depending on the level of survey they had done, may reevaluate further down the line, the level of favour they have ultimately done you!

If they had a basic survey and paid for a basic survey you will have a number of issues on that property undiscovered/not highlighted. In my experience( bought and sold over 9 properties) no one ever shares a survey that reflects badly.

Someone has shared a survey that reflects badly.
Trust me, they have done me a favour.

@Ihopeyourcakeisshit 👍

If the EA know of an issue 're the previous survey they will tell you about it.
They have a legal duty to reveal material info and fair disclosure. Ask them what they know and the reasons why any previous offers fell through.
But get your own survey done.

OP glad you've had a result. And realize the limitations of surveys - the ones I know don't check water pressure, appliances, boiler condition (but there should be a recent boiler check), chimney conditions depth of footings, flood risk etc. That should be in a property information form, and it's up to your solicitor to check local planning and regional planning for prospective development though county plans/local plans should be available online.