An Apartment Survey is an objective meticulous and comprehensive visual assessment of a property ahead of purchase. An opinion and report is formulated based on inspection observations, and the property type, age and risk profile. An Apartment Survey, often called a Pre-Purchase Survey, Structural Survey, Building Survey or Home Survey gives a home buyer an impartial and objective detailed evaluation of the overall condition of a property prior to purchase. It provides peace of mind, drastically reducing risk associated with what is for most people the largest financial purchase that they will ever make. The primary function of an Apartment Survey is to identify and advise on structural failure or defect, other evident or potential major issues, and any significant water ingress or damp issues, and other risks as listed on this page. It also provides information on items that may need to be maintained, repaired or replaced. It also identifies evident issues that could or will incur significant cost to remedy. An Apartment Survey will help you to avoid a problem property, or at least make you aware of issues if you decide to proceed. An Apartment Survey will normally also provide information on potential risk associated with a particular property type and profile, and advise you regarding any advised or required further specialist inspections or investigations. An Apartment Survey and detailed report provides the information that you need to make an informed purchasing decision on the property. An Apartment Survey also assists your solicitor with any possible issues, and to advise on recommended background checks, enquiries and requisitions. It also identifies evident alterations that may require a Certificate of Compliance, amendment of a Fire Safety Certificate, Management Company permission, and further investigation and clarification.