A survey is a crucial step when you're buying a home, and a property expert has outlined some red flags to be aware of before signing on the dotted line, including an innocent-looking plant that could cause problems costing thousands of pounds.
Surprisingly, a thorough check it not a legal requirement before getting a mortgage, but it can be helpful to hire an expert to give the bricks and mortar the once over.
There are a number of options available, including a basic condition check-up to a full building survey.
