Buying advice - damp query

Qedis

Hi all,

I saw a ground floor flat in a block of 6 flats, and noticed some damp in the bottom corners of some rooms. Overall, the flat needed a lot of work done, so I wasn't keen.

I've just seen a top (second) floor flat in the same block, directly above the flat with the damp. It's just what I'm looking for... but should I be worried about the bottom flat damp?

I'm must curious as to why the current owner is in the process of painting the flat (internally) before moving out, even though it's on the market with a selling price.
Thanks

G_M

Are you concerned the top floor flat may also have damp? If so, it is almost impossible for it to have related damp. A ground floor flat will have damp coming from.... th ground (though 'rising damp' may be a myth) perhaps if soil or similar is piled up outside breaching the damp proof course.

A top floor flat with damp would comefrom roof problems,orblocked/leaking gutters. Totally different.

Or are you concerned about the cost of repairing the ground floor flat? Most leases (not all) specify that repair costs are shared between all flat (lease) owners, so if the damp downstairs is expensive, you may have a bill.....