Daft FTB question alert...

flimf

Hi all, me again

Had the valuation survey back, we are aware of a small crack towards the back of the property, the valuation says the minor structural movement is longstanding and unlikely to be progressive. Translated does this mean, yes there's a crack in the back, but they doubt it'll get any worse? Not urgent but could do with sorting down the line?

Is there a website with surveyor jargon on aswell?

Aaaaand is it possible to go back to the property to do some measuring up? If so, do you go through the estate agent or contact the owner directly?

AndyT678

flimf wrote: »

Translated does this mean, yes there's a crack in the back, but they doubt it'll get any worse? Not urgent but could do with sorting down the line?

Sound like it to me. I think I'd phone the surveyor and talk to the guy about it. He'd probably be able to tell you what remedial work might need doing.

flimf wrote: »

Aaaaand is it possible to go back to the property to do some measuring up? If so, do you go through the estate agent or contact the owner directly?

Yes if the vendor will allow it. Talk to the agent.

rl926

Not too sure about the crack sorry, however I think it's perfectly acceptable to ask for another viewing to measure everything up.

After we had an offer accepted we contacted the Estate Agent who arranged another viewing of the property and it was no problem. Explain to them it's to start measuring things up for furniture etc. and I'm sure they will be happy to arrange.

Good luck

flimf

Perfect, thank you both

I've rang a few insurers up and they said if the 'movement' happened in the last 5 years then they would steer clear of insuring us.

I've also read that a number of 1900 year ish houses will come into some form of movement, they'll even tick off hairline cracks etc just to cover their back I suppose?