Buying a new home? Need a survey? Buying a house will be the biggest investment that you will ever make, so you will want to be sure of making the right choice. An RICS Home Survey will identify the condition of the property, inform you of any further investigations or actions required. This will help you in deciding whether to proceed with purchasing the property. There are three levels of RICS Home Surveys available which are described in detail below. This report is basic and suitable for relatively modern, standard properties that seem to be in good condition.