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House we're buying had a bad fire 10 years ago - any cause for concern?

perhaps_2
perhaps_2 Posts: 8 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
We're in the process of buying a house which had a bad fire 10 years ago that badly damaged most of the first floor (some internal walls replaced, water damage, rewiring required, two new beams in roof).

Given that this happened 10 years ago and it has long since been repaired and renovated - should we be concerned? We've asked the surveyor to pay special attention to any possible long-term damage/complications.

Could it affect our insurance premiums? I would assume/hope not?

What about when we come to sell? Can we get any kind of insurance against future complications/problems?

Any experience of this would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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  • HellsGranny
    HellsGranny Posts: 308
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    If you are paying out for a full structural survey, and I would recommend it in this case, then I would see what your surveyor has to say first, then take it from there.

    Cheersm HG
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