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Building surveyAlso known as a full survey, this is the fullest and most comprehensive of the options open to the property buyer. It involves an extensive investigation of the property and a thorough examination of all the major aspects and minor details that are visible. There is some flexibility as you can request the surveyor to concentrate on specific features of the property. It is most suitable for larger, older homes with more potential for problems and those more than 75 years old, property over three stories in height, buildings of unusual construction (such as thatched, timber etc.), or if you plan to extend, convert or renovate the property. A full structural survey can cost you anything from £400 to £1000.Building survey Similar MatchesBuilding blockBuilding blockSee stumbling block. Buildings insuranceBuildings insuranceInsurance which covers the policyholder against certain building losses or damages which may occur. The insurers will usually specify a maximum claim limit (the sum insured) which is the full rebuilding cost of the home. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure the sum insured is correct and to regularly update this cover, and failure to do so may invalidate the policy. BookbuildingBookbuildingWhen a company is about to have a new issue of shares (possibly an IPO), its advisers may well do the rounds of the City fund managers to establish how many shares they are interested in taking and at what price. This is known as bookbuilding, and its purpose is to help the company find an offer price that ensures the new issue is successful. The bookbuilding process can begin several months before the company floats:Two months to flotation: the company's investment banks decide which institutional investors to target.One month to flotation: roadshows begin. Management and banking advisers meet potential investors to present their case and to get a feel for the level of interest.Two weeks to go: bookbuilding starts in earnest. Advisers canvas interested investors to establish how many shares they want and how much they are prepared to pay. If demand is weak, the bankers may cut the price range of the issue.One week to go: investors confirm to the banks the exact number of shares that they want.One day to go: the company and its bankers make a final decision on price, and allocate shares. Buildings and contents insuranceBuildings and contents insuranceBuildings and contents insurance can often be purchased together protecting both the building structure and your belongings and possessions inside. Building societyBuilding societyBuilding societies are mutually owned organisations, which exist not for profit but for the benefit of the members. The idea of this is that the society is able to offer cheaper products to its members, though this is not always the case. Further SuggestionsBuildings insuranceBuilding And Loan Association Position building building society Building Societies Investor Protection Scheme Capacity building |
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