What is a Schedule of Condition?
The photographic schedule focuses on the visible and accessible elements of the property that most commonly influence investment risk and future cost exposure.
Buying property at auction or as an investment often involves compressed timescales, restricted access and incomplete information. A Photographic Schedule of Condition is designed to reduce those risks by providing a clear, independent visual record of the property’s condition at a specific point in time.
Rather than relying on sales particulars or historic images, this service creates a snapshot taken close to the point of purchase. It allows investors and auction buyers to make decisions based on evidence, not assumption.
What's included in the fee?
You will get :
x1 digital report with annotated photos
The emphasis is on creating a reliable baseline condition record, not an exhaustive technical assessment. The service documents condition only. It does not provide advice, interpretation or recommendations.
As an example, elements listed below will be recorded if present:
What's the scope of the inspection?
Why use this service?
This service is best suited to experienced buyers who:
Are purchasing at auction with limited access
Are assessing multiple investment opportunities
Need a clear visual record quickly
Understand the limits of non-advisory inspections
This service reduces information risk by improving visibility and documentation. It does not reduce technical or financial risk through professional judgement.
Provides independent evidence of condition
Reduces uncertainty in fast-moving transactions
Helps identify whether further investigation is warranted
Offers a lower-cost entry point before commissioning a survey
It does not include advice, opinions, repair strategies, cost estimates or bidding guidance. If your purchase decision depends on understanding the implications of a defect, a Home Survey Level 2 or Home Survey Level 3 is the appropriate service and should be selected instead.
This distinction is important. The photographic schedule is intentionally limited so it can remain fast, affordable and clearly defined.
External
Chimney stacks
Roofs
Rainwater goods
Walls
Windows
Doors
Joinery and fences
Balconies or terraces
Internal
Attic space
Ceilings
Walls
Floors
Chimney breasts
Kitchen
Joinery (door, skirting board etc)
Bathroom
With regards to services, we will attempt to operate the lights, heating and view drainage by running the taps. This shouldn't be mistaken for tests. Additional tests and inspections should be undertaken before committing to purchase.
White goods will not be tested. If this is important, ensure you clarify their condition at the time of viewing or instruct a technician for a detailed assessment.
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