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Buying a flat with tie bars
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Service charge includes building insurance. And the mortgage lender has not raised their eyebrows about anything that came back from the survey.
Thanks G_M.0 -
If you take the Thai Bahts out of the deal, I suppose you would get a big pile of roubles.Nah! You're getting confused with Thai Bahts.
Makes a change from renting a flat with marks on the carpet.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
If, as you say, it is not ex-council property, why would council have records? Are they Buildings Regs notifiable?
Not 100% sure but would have thought so as they are essential to the building's structural integrity.
A structural engineer would easily be able to tell if they are fit for purpose, they are usually fitted within the floor/ceiling space, although in older properties may be exposed.
Essentially they are rods fitted all the way through a property with bolts on either side to hold it together and prevent further spread.
Are you sure they are structural and not just decorative.0 -
the survey came back with questions about tie bars. They stated they are recent and the seller cannot find any records of it from the council, who claim it was done over 30 years ago.
OK but what were the questions?0
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