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re-negotiating after a survey??
so08dnd
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So we have found a house we love, but we have had the survey back which have identified the following problems;
1. Roof in need of repair. Some slates are broken, have slipped or are missing or have been refixed with tingles and should be replaced. The roof coverings along the end wall do not project adequately away from the face of the masonry to throw off water and the slates should be refixed.
2. The chimney stack is built of rendered masonry. It has bulged slightly and although no repairs are required at this time it should be periodically inspected for further deterioration.
3- Cracks in front wall- The front wall has been repaired and this indicates that damage or movement has previously affected the building however it does not appear to have been structurally serious. A range of factors common to properties of this type and age can cause the outside walls of the property to move. I notice that the walls have been repaired and the movement has not reoccurred.
4. The textured ceiling coating throughout the property may contain small amounts of asbestos fibres. You should arrange for a qualified asbestos removal contractor to advise you further on how to enclose or remove this potential safety hazard.
5 No servicing/inspection/testing certification for the electrical, gas, central heating, hot water and open fireplace installations since 2002.
Now I'm no expert, but to me this sounds like a lot needs doing We love the house but we are not in a position financially to have the repairs done.
I just wondered what our options are? Could we re-negotiate on the price? And if we do do this, the bank has already agreed to lend us the asking price, so if the vendor agrees to sell for lower does that mean we can keep the extra money from the bank to do repairs?
OR, would it be reasonable to ask the vendor to do the repairs themselves before we proceed?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
1. Roof in need of repair. Some slates are broken, have slipped or are missing or have been refixed with tingles and should be replaced. The roof coverings along the end wall do not project adequately away from the face of the masonry to throw off water and the slates should be refixed.
2. The chimney stack is built of rendered masonry. It has bulged slightly and although no repairs are required at this time it should be periodically inspected for further deterioration.
3- Cracks in front wall- The front wall has been repaired and this indicates that damage or movement has previously affected the building however it does not appear to have been structurally serious. A range of factors common to properties of this type and age can cause the outside walls of the property to move. I notice that the walls have been repaired and the movement has not reoccurred.
4. The textured ceiling coating throughout the property may contain small amounts of asbestos fibres. You should arrange for a qualified asbestos removal contractor to advise you further on how to enclose or remove this potential safety hazard.
5 No servicing/inspection/testing certification for the electrical, gas, central heating, hot water and open fireplace installations since 2002.
Now I'm no expert, but to me this sounds like a lot needs doing We love the house but we are not in a position financially to have the repairs done.
I just wondered what our options are? Could we re-negotiate on the price? And if we do do this, the bank has already agreed to lend us the asking price, so if the vendor agrees to sell for lower does that mean we can keep the extra money from the bank to do repairs?
OR, would it be reasonable to ask the vendor to do the repairs themselves before we proceed?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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