The Assessment

Project Part 1,

RICS Home Surveys:

Survey Level 2

Homebuyer Report - Survey and Valuation

(Module Learning Outcome) LO.4. Understand the practicalities of a House buyer's

report and be aware of some common residential building defects.

LO.5. Develop problem-solving and communication skills and demonstrate familiarity

with industry-standard presentation formats.

1. Details

• Complete a RICS Survey Level 2 Homebuyer Report - Survey and Valuation

•

2,000 word report between the differences of dry and wet rot defects

50% of the overall module mark

• Online submission

2. Specific requirements

2.1.

Conduct a Level 2 Homebuyer Report - Survey and Valuation in a

residential property (this can include a house, a flat or halls of

residence). The properties minimum requirements: 1 Bedroom, kitchen,

lounge, bathroom and a main entrance. The survey must be conducted

safely and in compliance with Health and Safety legislation. The survey

must be completed to a professional standard.

2.2. Report the defects on the provided RHS Level 2 survey using the form

provided in Blackboard. Your entries must be typed. Under each

heading, you must include a full description of the form of construction

and finishes of the item/s followed by a statement of their condition.

2.3. Photographs must be included to enable verification of the contents of

the form including photos of all defects that have been described within

the RHS Level 2. You must provide photographic evidence as indicated

within the report. Remember to ask for permission to photograph the

selected property.

2.4. Write a 2000-word report describing in detail the differences in dry rot

and wet rot, how they spore inside a property, creating timber defects

then the remedies for the removal and the refurbishment of the

defective dry rot and wet rot timber.