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FTB seeking advice on dry rot issues with adjacent property
tootbatoot
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Hi guys,
We are FTBs and geniunly need some good advice from you guys....
We are looking to make an offer on a semi-detached house. However we just found out that the other part of the semi-detached unit (which is also on sale) has problems with dry rot, subsidence and roof damage.
This has caused a big doubt in our mind whether these issues have penetrated into the one we are making offer on? Can you please advicse what should we do about this? Should we not consider this at all given that the risks already exist in adjacent unit or should we get a structural survey?...Please advise...
Many thanks
We are FTBs and geniunly need some good advice from you guys....
We are looking to make an offer on a semi-detached house. However we just found out that the other part of the semi-detached unit (which is also on sale) has problems with dry rot, subsidence and roof damage.
This has caused a big doubt in our mind whether these issues have penetrated into the one we are making offer on? Can you please advicse what should we do about this? Should we not consider this at all given that the risks already exist in adjacent unit or should we get a structural survey?...Please advise...
Many thanks
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If you like the house, get a survey done and find out.
Otherwise, keep looking.0 -
I'd find somewhere else.
Buying the worst house on the street is one thing, but buying next to the worst house on the street is another...0 -
dry rot can grown even through concrete, so i am told, so i would not be at all keen to buy this, not unless it was a Silly cheap price....
are there are issues with mining or other generic subsidence causes in the area ?
roof problems - can be a few slipped slates/tiles or needing a brand new roof - if you are considering this purchase, ask a local roofer to come and assess it0 -
Clutton, how can i find out mining or generic subsidence in an area?0
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