u/Ok-Pangolin-9472

I am buying a 12 year old property applying for a mortgage directly from Lender. Planning to get a level 2 survey done. I am completing the mortgage application this week.

My brother did his survey through his lender (it’s a valuation upgrade), when he brought his house 12 years ago. But from my research I understand I’ll be better finding and completing an independent survey.

At what stage do I do this? And is it better that I complete it independently of my lender?

Thank you