Homebuyer Report is back and panicking - help!

Dave_the_Ginger_Cat

If you're asking to take up the floorboards, and you pull out, it is possible that future buyers will want to do the same

If the seller is serious about this sale, I would see it as being in their best interests to support you in getting through the sale. I can see him being defensive as he may think you are using it as a bartering tool, but in truth you are making sure what you're buying is in good order or that you understand the extent of what's needed

LuSiVe

I'm not sure I understand your first point. You don't recommend timber and damp reports but I should get advice?

The valuer has already advised me that he thinks the problem is caused by the paving being too high and blocking the vents. However he *could* see signs of damage though, in that the plaster on one wall is bubbling. I need to know if that's as far as it goes.

I have now arranged for an independent damp surveyor to visit next week so I'll see what happens.