Advice following survey

Gillby1

We've had the results of a homebuyers survey on the maisonette we are hoping to purchase (thanks to those who recommended ignoring the mortgage advisers advice of not bothering!!) and a number of issues have been highlighted. I've sent a copy to the solicitor as instructed - will he contact us to advise us on how to proceed, or is it simply up to us to act on the survey results?

Several recommendations have been made, including improving ventilation in the loft, improving overall insulation and getting the 40% damp in the entranceway floor checked out. Are these the sorts of things that could be used to negotiate on price?

Thanks

Gills x

Doozergirl

Ventilation and Insulation you shouldn't be negotiating on as the cost is minimal and will have no impact on the house value.

Damp, maybe but it depends on the extent of the work required. You need a specialist to look at it.

Gillby1

Thanks - this is my first house and I've never had to consider maintenance issues before.

Would additional ventilation to the loft and bathroom just mean getting an extractor fan fitted?

I know the report mentions the need for insulation, but the property is surrounded by properties on both sides and below, and the owner barely needs to use his central heating for this reason - so could be ignore this?

Your help is hugely appreciated!

Doozergirl

The bathroom might mean an extractor fan otherwise it would be like the loft; you drill through the wall and fit vents on either side.

Most heat gets lost through the roof, so a nice layer of loft insulation up there will help - it will in fact save you money in the long term!

Gillby1

Thanks Doozergirl - you've really set my mind at rest.
I'll look for a specialist re the possible damp problem.

Will the solicitor reccommend anything re the survey, if they feel it is important?

Doozergirl

No, the surveyor will be the only one to recommend anything, which he already has.

The mortgage company are happy if the surveyor is happy and the solicitors don't get involved in that side of things at all!