Brian Lindley, Surveyor covering most of France

Description:

Peace of mind with your future home in France

 

Are you hoping to buy your dream home, but worried you might buy the nightmare?

For total peace of mind, have the property professionally surveyed before you say "oui".

 

Would you like to discuss aspects of the property before you commit to the purchase?

Consider meeting the surveyor at the property to discuss your concerns.

 

Need practical advice on ideas and options?

Different properties require different surveys, discuss your options with the surveyor or email for advice.

 

Over 20 Years Experience

 

Brian Lindley has been a chartered surveyor for over 20 years, and is highly experienced in surveying all types of property, old and new.

 

He is a long standing member of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).

 

Brian was formerly a lecturer in construction at Salford University in north west England, and has considerable experience in all aspects of construction techniques.

 

Summary of services

 

Brian Lindley provides a full range of property surveying and assessment services, including:

 

• Pre-purchase condition survey
• Home buyer's survey
• Visit to property with purchaser
• Full structural condition survey and report

 

 

Areas covered

 

Brian covers the majority of regions France, including the following principal departments:

 

• Charente (16)
• Charente-Maritime (17)

• Haute Vienne (87)

• Deux Sevres (79)
• Vienne (86)
• Dordogne (24)
• Gironde (33)

• Lot et Garonne (47)

Receive a 10% discount on your survey by signing into my guide 2 and visiting the gift shop.

 

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Must I have a survey?

Strictly speaking no, however, you are probably making a significant financial investment and from my own experience the term "liveable" in France, is sometimes a term that can stretch the most vivid imaginations.

 

What types of survey are available?

A full range of inspections are available, the most common being the Homebuyers Report (HBR) and the Building Survey.

 

The main difference is the style of reporting, the inspections will basically be the same, however, whilst the HBR deals with items in a more general manner (for example treating the walls as a whole etc), and only reports on matters that are significant, the Building Survey is far more in depth reporting on the property room by room.

 

What will the survey cover?

This obviously depends upon the type of survey required. Both the Home Buyers Report and Building Survey will concentrate on the following:

 

• Roof
• Walls
• Rainwater installation
• External joinery
• Roofspace
• Dampness
• Floors
• Ceilings
• Fireplaces

 

 

How long will it take to produce the survey report?

This will depend upon the access arrangements although once the survey has been carried out; the report will normally take 5 days to produce.

 

A verbal report will be given to you following the inspection and will highlight any matters that have an urgent or significant effect.

 

Brian Lindley MRICS, MCIOB

4 Impasse des Bourdiers

17120 Chenac St Seurin d'Uzet

Charente-Maritime

France

 

Telephone: +44(0)7802 222504

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