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Am I missing something?
maharaja_2
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hello,
after a long search, we(BH) finally liked a house.
A SD built in 1960s. needs a few things to be brought to uptodate though.
The mortgage rates changed twice in the meantime and now i am looking at fixed rates of 4.99 instead of the 4.39 when i started the search.:mad:
i got hold of a solicitor and told her to get the things rolling as my previous owner has died and the house is being sold through a solicitor.
in the meantime i am sorting out the mortgage.
The house is old and not very well cared. so i got a builder friend to have a look and planned few changes, like extending the conservatory and kitchen.
Do i need to get Planning permission for this?
Also, should i go for a homebuyers report? or the mortgage survey suffice?
after a long search, we(BH) finally liked a house.
A SD built in 1960s. needs a few things to be brought to uptodate though.
The mortgage rates changed twice in the meantime and now i am looking at fixed rates of 4.99 instead of the 4.39 when i started the search.:mad:
i got hold of a solicitor and told her to get the things rolling as my previous owner has died and the house is being sold through a solicitor.
in the meantime i am sorting out the mortgage.
The house is old and not very well cared. so i got a builder friend to have a look and planned few changes, like extending the conservatory and kitchen.
Do i need to get Planning permission for this?
Also, should i go for a homebuyers report? or the mortgage survey suffice?
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Id get a full structural on that to be honest with you
A mortgage valuation wont look at anything like your electrics, roof, or a host of other bits all it will say is "yes this house is worth Xk"
If this is a house from an older person that has died, chances are roofs, guttering, electrics, damp courses wont have been done.
Im cautious, Id have the survey then Id know exactly what the problems were before moving in . Money well spent for peace of mind.:beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0
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