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Should I pay for a survey on a 2 year old flat?

MrPayless
MrPayless Posts: 113 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Its a new development and only 2 years old. The NHBC is still valid for 8 years.

Also any ideas on how much the survey would cost?

Thanks
ee bye gum

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  • webmasterpolo
    webmasterpolo Posts: 687 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Cost varies depending on the type, housebuyers or structural. The official advise always seems to be get a survey done, but like you say you still have the warranty from NHBC, although this does have limitations and a survey could find other things. It is really a decision you need to make. Costs from around £200 to over £1000 depending on the type of survey and size of property.
    Sense is not common.
  • dougk_2
    dougk_2 Posts: 1,403 Forumite
    Its down to personal choice I think.

    Myself I would just go with the standrd mortgage valuation - you have the NHBC and the local search should bring up any problems with the area around.
  • Norma_Desmond
    Norma_Desmond Posts: 4,424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Standard mortgage valuation should be fine as it's a flat, and therefore, presumably leasehold.....the freeholder is responsible for the structure and buildings insurance etc.
    "I'm ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille...."
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