Survey - Would this put you off buying a house...?

Mr_F_Dorsetty

No. It would not put me off.

However, I would get work estimates, then add at least 25% to that cost as estimates are usually low. Then I'd add something for all the aggravation that having all the work done would cause me and then I'd knock that lot of the price being asked.

For me, unless it was the house of my dreams and nothing else would do, if they didn't like the offer I'd just move on.

Houses are no different to buying a car at an auction. If I set my heart on one type of car then I'll probably pay way too much for something which is essentially rubbish.

If however one arrives to buy a bargain, no matter what it is, I'll invariably find one.

antrobus

smlalani wrote: »

....In view of our comments above with regard to the ageing guttering system, it would make sense to remove the existing guttering as part of this overhaul and replace with modern PVC.....

Of course, I haven't seen your property, but I'm inclined to take that advice at face value, and immediately start factoring in the cost of some new PVC guttering.

smlalani wrote: »

...We suspect that majority of electrics are probably the original and thus will not be compliant with current regulations. Allowance for rewiring of the property, in our opinion will therefore be necessary as part of your potential ownership costs.....

Ditto.

Given that a pretty large proportion of the housing available in the UK today features 'original electrics' that doesn't comply with current standards. This just means that nothing lasts for ever and sometime in the future you will have to spend some money on the house.

societys_child

smlalani wrote: »

Rainwater pipes and gutters
There is evidence of general leakage issues to the original cast iron guttering system at both the front and the rear of the property. Allowance for a thorough overhaul/redecoration or replacement with more modern PVC is recommended

The soffit,fascia and bargeboards generally throughout the property are in a neglected state with flaking paintwork noted, similar flaking paint exists to the underside of the porch roof. Allowance for a thorough overhaul, sanding down and redecoration of this external joinery will therefore be necessary in short term.

In view of our comments above with regard to the ageing guttering system, it would make sense to remove the existing guttering as part of this overhaul and replace with modern PVC.

Three paragraphs to say:
The gutters need looking at and the soffit, fascia and bargeboards need re-painting . . .


*When I bought my current house there were a couple of leaks from joints in the cast iron gutters. Simply removed the nut and bolt which held the joint together, cleaned out the existing sealant, resealed the joint and replaced the nut and bolt, repainted the woodwork whilst I was at it. That was over 8 ys ago, they haven't leaked since. . ..
You do need a ladder for this

We suspect that majority of electrics are probably the original and thus will not be compliant with current regulations. Allowance for rewiring of the property, in our opinion will therefore be necessary as part of your potential ownership costs.s

They "suspect" the electrics aren't up to current regulations. Pretty standard stuff and the same can be said of many houses, doesn't automatically mean an immediate re-wire is required. You'd need to get them checked.