Help to Buy Valuation Report

Help to Buy (HTB) Valuation Survey

The Help to Buy Valuation Report is the required residential valuation report for the Government HTB Scheme.

The Help to Buy Scheme is a shared equity scheme introduced by the Government.

A property which has been purchased using the Government Help to Buy Scheme will require an RICS valuation

You must hire a RICS regulated independent chartered valuer to carry out a valuation for Help to Buy purposes.

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Bought a property under the Government Help to Buy Scheme?

Are you looking to repay the Help to Buy Loan?

Fully compliant Valuation Report for the Help To Buy scheme.

Are you looking to sell your home and need a Valuation?

Are you looking to purchase more equity?

Does not include information regarding problems or defects.

What is a Help to Buy Valuation Report?

The Help to Buy Scheme is a shared equity scheme introduced by the Government.

For more information, check out the official Government Help to Buy website.

A property which has been purchased using the Government Help to Buy Scheme will require an RICS valuation before the property is sold, or if the property owner wishes to pay off their shared equity loan, or if they wish to obtain more equity, known as stair-casing.

Our highly professional RICS accredited local surveyors can provide a highly accurate HTB valuation using their local knowledge and extensive market research.

When it’s a Help to Buy valuation you need, we are well placed to carry out that service for you with the utmost quality and professionalism.

We have local expertise across much of the North West, including major cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. We also cover surrounding areas such as Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan and Wirral.

What criteria must be met?

· You must hire a RICS regulated independent chartered valuer to carry out the valuation.

· They must be registered with RICS and be independent to an estate agent

· They cannot be related to you

· The valuer must provide at least 3 comparable properties and sale prices

· Those properties must be like for like with regards to property type, size, and age, and must be within a 2 mile radius of your property

· Valuations carried out for bank or mortgage purposes won’t be accepted

· The valuer must inspect the property interior and provide a full valuation report [not a survey]

· The report must be on headed paper, signed by a RICS surveyor, dated, and addressed to the appropriate association.

What to expect from your Help to Buy Survey?

Our Help to Buy Valuation Reports meet all the criteria and fully comply with the requirements of the scheme.

Our RICS surveyor will have an extensive knowledge of your chosen area, types of local property, and issues to look out for. You can trust their expert and detailed assessment to give you confidence by being completely sure of your HTB valuation report.

The report is in a compliant and easy-to-follow valuation format.

The survey report is delivered digitally, in PDF format, to your client account (and via email).

Hard-copy reports are also available (subject to additional fees)

Undertaken by highly qualified RICS Registered Valuers.

We are a fully independent Chartered Surveying Practice.

Provides a market valuation suitable for the Help to Buy Scheme.

Carried out by Local Surveyors with Extensive Local Knowledge.

iWe are firm which is Regulated by the RICS.

Reports meet and comply with all requirements of the HTB scheme.

Why choose Mason Wright Associates?

Local Expert
Knowledge

Specialist RICS Reports undertaken by our Surveyors using their local knowledge to deliver the Help to Buy Valuation

Qualified RICS
Surveyors

All of our RICS Surveyors are registered with and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Years of
Experience

 Our surveyors have years of experience bringing their qualified expertise in delivering HTB Valuation reports

Getting a
Survey

 Obtain a free HTB Valuation quotation, instruct us and then leave the rest to us to complete your survey

Why choose us?

We are a highly dedicated  team of property professionals delivering exceptional residential property surveying services.

  • Independent surveyors providing expert impartial advice
  • Provide fully compliant Help to Buy Valuation reports
  • Straightforward pricing structure and survey fees
  • Local Surveyors with extensive knowledge and expertise
  • Provide a high level of customer service and aftercare
  • Specialist in Help to Buy Valuation reports
  • Members of RICS and Regulated by RICS – Graded Highest Level of Compliance
  • Operate a formal complaints procedure and maintain mandatory Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Highly Rated Chartered Building Surveyors & Valuers

For your peace of mind

Mason Wright Associates (MWA) are a leading surveying practice operating in the North West of England.

There is complete professionalism in every aspect of our work, from the instruction through to aftercare, with a key focus on delivering extraordinary levels of service.

MWA offer a range of specialist and expert valuation services, and are always happy to assist with any requests.

Our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) qualified surveyor will undertake fully compliant Help to Buy Valuation reports.

We pride ourselves on providing an efficient, dependable and highly professional honest service.

We have local expertise across much of the North West, including major cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. Providing the leading RICS Help to Buy Valuation Survey Reports.

We are independent, providing impartial and expert advice for you. Our expert team of friendly employees are always willing to help.

Our Help to Buy Valuation Survey Process

Step 1 – Get A QUOTe

The first step is to check out if your require a Government (Target HCA) Help to Buy Valuation Report undertaking.

If the property is considered to require a HTB valuation survey, you can get a free quotation and activate you client account. 

Step 2 – INSTRUCT survey

Once your quote has been confirmed, you can proceed by clicking ‘Book Now’ in your account or via the quotation email sent.

The next steps is to complete the instruction, finalising the terms of engagement. Then it is time for you to sit back.

STEP 3 – TRACK SURVEY

Once your instruction is confirmed you can track the progress of your HTB Valuation from your account. Stage update emails will be sent.

Our expert RICS surveyors will inspect the property as quickly as possible and we will keep you informed throughout the process.

STEP 4 – RECEIVE REPORT

The final step is for you to receive your HTB Valuation report. Once our surveyor has written the report it will go through internal audit.

Once your report has been finalised it will then be uploaded to your account. You will receive an update email advising it is ready.

Get a free Help to Buy Valuation quotation !

Areas we provide our Help to Buy Valuation reports

Please note that we do not cover certain services in all postcodes within these areas.

There may also be localised occasions when we may not have a surveyor covering your specific postcode.

We will advise you immediately should this be the case, as we don’t want you to waste any time.

Ready to book a HTB Valuation?
Get a quotation *

If you are unsure of which survey to choose, please check out this  helpful guide, or alternatively get in touch and a member of the team will be happy to assist.

Please contact our dedicated Survey Coordinator Team at any time, and they will be happy to guide you through the instruction and survey process.

LIVERPOOL – 0151 737 2806

MANCHESTER – 0161 537 9300

We will return calls (voicemails) made outside of business hours as soon as possible. Calls may be recorded and monitored.

*Surveying services are subject to terms and conditions