Who Instructs Mortgage Valuation?

A mortgage valuation is commissioned by the mortgage lender primarily to assess the value of the property. If the RICS surveyor conducting the the valuation feels the property needs further investigation they will tell the mortgage lender; however they do not give you a report of potential defects.

Who carries out mortgage valuation?

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will carry out a mortgage valuation or 'valuation survey' to check the property is worth what you're planning to pay for it.

Who instructs a survey on a house?

A survey of the property will be booked by a surveyor on behalf of the mortgage lender to identify any structural problems and advise on the property's value.

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