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HB report - Electrical test and Damp Survey?
jawa1
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1960's House.
The home buyers report advises we have an electrical survey. Some of the wiring is not up to the latest standards and therefore indicates that some renewal is likely to be necessary.
When viewing the property we were informed by the vendor that she has recently had a new consumer unit fitted (which we looked at) when the kitchen was redone and as part of this has the Part P certificate.
Should we just ask our Solicitor to get the part P Certificate or still get another electrical survey done?
Assuming the report says it the house need rewiring is the vendor liable to drop the sale price for this? They have already accepted £5k under the price of £170k.
There was a damp reading in the hall and lounge so have been advised to get a full damp and timber survey done which we are going to do immediately.
The home buyers report advises we have an electrical survey. Some of the wiring is not up to the latest standards and therefore indicates that some renewal is likely to be necessary.
When viewing the property we were informed by the vendor that she has recently had a new consumer unit fitted (which we looked at) when the kitchen was redone and as part of this has the Part P certificate.
Should we just ask our Solicitor to get the part P Certificate or still get another electrical survey done?
Assuming the report says it the house need rewiring is the vendor liable to drop the sale price for this? They have already accepted £5k under the price of £170k.
There was a damp reading in the hall and lounge so have been advised to get a full damp and timber survey done which we are going to do immediately.
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Most surveys will cover themselves by saying the wiring is not fully up-to-date, as the regs change all the time - I wouldn't think it means a total re-wire by a long shot.
As for damp, it appears most surveyors use a damp tester on bricks and plaster that's only supposed to be used for timber.
I just got my homebuyer survey back with similar details, and after 'reading between the lines' and doublechecking stuff on the net, have come to the conclusion that some updating of ventilation is required and some repointing only.IT Field Service Engineer, 20 years with screwdriver and hammer
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