Homebuyer's report shows a serious problem

Alias_Omega

Tell the seller what is wrong with the house, call in and drop them a copy of the survey.

They will now have to declare it on any future sales, if asked..

Yorkie1

I wouldn't be giving them a copy of my survey.

em_9187

just out of curiosity... why wouldn't you give them a copy? I'm thinking the same as you tbh but I don't know why. it just feels like I paid for it, why should they have a copy.


surveyor has valued at the same price, yes; however, we told estate agents that we were stretching ourselves by offering 135000 and it was subject to a satisfactory survey. surely now they should try and rectify the problems that have been reported.

martinthebandit

When I was once in a similar situation I gave the vendors a copy of the survey except for the part that mentioned the value.

I basically said to them 'this is what my survey has come back with, if you put these things right then I will go ahead with the purchase'

Alias_Omega

^^ As above...


That's what I meant... Show them the proof of the defects, then get them to prove that they are not defects..


The question... will they stay in a house that they know that they will have to pay XYZ to fix it...or sell on and move minus the hassle..

Annie1960

em_9187 wrote: »

just out of curiosity... why wouldn't you give them a copy? I'm thinking the same as you tbh but I don't know why. it just feels like I paid for it, why should they have a copy.


surveyor has valued at the same price, yes; however, we told estate agents that we were stretching ourselves by offering 135000 and it was subject to a satisfactory survey. surely now they should try and rectify the problems that have been reported.

But you could redact the parts you do not want them to see, such as the valuation, and only show them the problems. With the new rules, the vendor/EA will be obliged to let any future buyers know about the problems if you don't go ahead.

I can't see what you can lose.

AdrianC

No, I've never understood the "I won't give them a copy of the survey" mentality, either.

You want me to reduce the price? Show me why. No, I'm not taking your word for it.

londonlydia

Can I quickly point out a slight error in reference to the wall ties? The description given previously refers to cavity wall ties. However, wall ties are also used in older properties with solid wall. Their job with solid walls is to to tie in the wall to the floor joists on each level. The reason is to prevent wall bowing, basically your wall turning into a C shape rather than a straight vertical line. These are often needed in older properties where lighter slate tiles have been replaced with concrete ones...these are much heavier and cause the roof to sag and puh the walls out. It is also advisable to check that the loft has adequate timber support and add in extra if needed.

You will often see quite decorative wall ties on the side of old properties, they will look like big (bin lid size) metal circles....like this:

londonlydia

Oh I should point out the reason I know this is because I had the same exact problems with the 1903 house we bought 18 mionths ago!

To fix the ties on solid walls, try this product:

http://www.helifix.co.uk/products/remedial-products/bowtie/

You can fit these yourself if you feel confident, or they have installers if not.

With the retaining wall, we needed the one rebuilding that held up our entire garden. Around 15m in length, going from level to 1.5m high (we're on a hill). Cost £5780 for labour and materials, we're in Kent (we also got a new fence on top). We waited 18months to get it done, as we figured that it had been in bad order for a while but was still there, and we saved up. How high is the retaining wall out of interest? Also, there are repairs you can do which might secure it until you can afford to replace (actually they use similar products to the wall ties above).

randykurm

Well, I would like to say that if the house fulfill all your desire then its a must that you compromise a little and try to make the same your dream house as per the demand of your needs and aspiration.