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Is a survey necessary?
chops05
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My Grandad is purchasing a bungalow with cash from the sale of his property. Does he need to have a survey done? What type of survey is the best to get?
The property he is buying has got a church and a primary school in the road so does he need to have a search done?
Sarah
The property he is buying has got a church and a primary school in the road so does he need to have a search done?
Sarah
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For the price of searches, I'd have them done just in case. As for survey, how does the property look to you - structurally? If there's any doubt arrange a private building survey for peace of mind and sometimes can help to get a price reduction if the valuation is lower than agreed price.
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for peace of mind i personally would have one done - how old is the property?!0
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Its a bungalow and it was built in the 60's. It looks structurally ok, I've not noticed any cracks on the wall at all. think I'll advise my Grandad to get search and survey done for peace of mind.
thanks for the advice :T0
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