When do I need a surveyor?

When you're unsure of the registered versus actual area, when there are additions or enclosures, before registration or a split, or when the buyer, bank or lawyer asks for a survey.

What's the difference between a surveyor and an appraiser?

The surveyor determines dimensions, boundaries and areas. The appraiser determines what the property is worth. Appraisers often use surveyor data, and you can request both services through Hoomy.

Why does the area in the extract differ from the one in listings?

There are several ways to measure an apartment: registered area, permit area, arnona area and gross area including walls. The surveyor explains which number goes with which document.

What if a building violation is found?

It depends on the violation. Sometimes it can be legalized, and sometimes you disclose it to the buyer openly and price accordingly. It's worth consulting a real-estate lawyer too.

How much does the service cost?

The price is set in the surveyor's quote, based on the survey type and scope, and agreed directly with them beforehand. Sending the request doesn't commit you to order.

What happens to my details?

They're shared only for the service you chose, and only after you agreed in the form.

Licensed surveyor for an apartment: area measurement, plan and violations

Where the surveyor fits into the deal

Ideally before listing or signing, while you can still correct the numbers and resolve gaps.

1Preparing to listGather the Land Registry extract, permit and existing plans.
2SurveyThe surveyor measures the property and compares it with the registration.
3Listing and negotiationYou list the correct square meters and answer buyers with confidence.
4ContractThe lawyer relies on the plan and handles the gaps found.
5Registration and transferThe property transfers with a description that matches reality.

1
Preparing to list
Gather the Land Registry extract, permit and existing plans.
2
Survey
The surveyor measures the property and compares it with the registration.
3
Listing and negotiation
You list the correct square meters and answer buyers with confidence.
4
Contract
The lawyer relies on the plan and handles the gaps found.
5
Registration and transfer
The property transfers with a description that matches reality.

Same gap, two scenarios

Same gap, two scenarios
Finding	Impact	Found before signing	Found after signing
1Built area differs from registered area	Impact:	Found before signing:You correct the listing and price by the real square meters.	Found after signing:The buyer claims misrepresentation and demands a reduction.
3Balcony enclosure without a permit	Impact:	Found before signing:You decide in advance whether to legalize it or disclose it openly.	Found after signing:The bank holds up the buyer's mortgage.
5Parking not attached to the apartment in the registration	Impact:	Found before signing:You clarify in the contract what's sold and what isn't.	Found after signing:A dispute with the buyer or neighbors over parking.
2The yard fence isn't on the registered boundary	Impact:	Found before signing:You settle it with the neighbors or update the plan.	Found after signing:A boundary dispute that passes to the new owners.

What happens after you leave your details

Send a request
Two minutes: property details, what needs measuring and how to reach you.
A Hoomy representative calls you back
Within a business day, to understand the property and the timeline.
Arrange a surveyor
The survey is done on site and usually ends with a survey plan.

The square meters in the listing and the contract should match

Registered area vs actual area

Where the surveyor fits into the deal

Same gap, two scenarios

What your survey should include

What happens after you leave your details

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