Survey reports
See what matters, what’s normal, and what to ask your surveyor.
HouseMate explains
“Damp in chimney breast — common in older homes. Ask whether it’s active and whether repairs are needed before exchange.”
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Upload home-buying documents and get plain-English explanations you can actually act on.
See what matters, what’s normal, and what to ask your surveyor.
HouseMate explains
“Damp in chimney breast — common in older homes. Ask whether it’s active and whether repairs are needed before exchange.”
Understand what your solicitor is waiting for and whether you should chase.
HouseMate explains
“Replies to enquiries are still pending. This usually means your solicitor is waiting on the seller’s solicitor.”
Understand your offer, key conditions and what to avoid before completion.
HouseMate explains
“Your mortgage offer is in place. Check the expiry date and avoid new credit before completion.”
Ask HouseMate the questions you’d normally Google, worry about, or chase your solicitor for.
HouseMate looks at your stage, property and documents to show exactly what to focus on now.
Your checklist
Updated todayMost buyers don’t know what stage they’re in — or what should happen next. HouseMate makes the process visible.
Offer accepted
Mortgage application
Survey
SearchesYou’re here
EnquiriesYou’re here
Exchange
Completion
Your solicitor is checking the property and raising questions with the seller’s solicitor. Delays here are common.
HouseMate helps with the moments buyers usually panic, chase too early, or feel left in the dark.
Survey confusion
Understand what matters, what’s normal, and what needs follow-up.
Solicitor delays
Know when to wait, when to chase, and what to ask.
Mortgage timing
Keep track of applications, valuations, offers and expiry dates.
Exchange uncertainty
See what needs to be ready before you commit.
Moving decisions
Avoid giving notice or booking removals too early.
Renovation worries
Turn survey findings into practical next steps.
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A few of the things buyers often ask before getting started.
No. HouseMate offers general guidance and plain-English explanations to help you understand your documents and next steps. It doesn’t replace advice from a solicitor, surveyor, mortgage broker or financial adviser.
Common home-buying documents like survey reports, solicitor letters and emails, mortgage offers and search results. We explain what they mean in everyday language.
It’s designed with first-time buyers in mind, but anyone buying a home in the UK who wants clearer explanations and calmer next steps may find it helpful.
Yes. Plans start at £9 a month and you can cancel whenever you like — no long contracts and no cancellation fees.
Any time — whether you’re saving, viewing, mid-purchase or have just had an offer accepted. The earlier you start, the more HouseMate can help you stay ahead of each stage.
No. HouseMate helps you understand what’s happening and what to ask, so you get more from your solicitor, surveyor and broker — it doesn’t replace them.