Level 2 vs Level 3 survey: which do you need?

Level 2 (HomeBuyer Report) suits conventional houses, flats and bungalows in reasonable condition.

Level 3 (Building Survey) is for older, altered, listed or unusual buildings needing structural detail.

Developers buying to refurb almost always need Level 3 or a bespoke defect report.

Survey findings feed snagging lists and refurbishment budgets — instruct early in the purchase timeline.