Home Buyers Survey

Vagabond225

Hi

I'm currently in the process of buying a house, the property is a very average 1930's semi. I'm also selling my current home, again a 1930's semi.

I've commissioned a Home Buyers Survey on my new house, as has my buyer on my current property.

On properties of this age, there is bound to be a few things that would need sorting out, that are not just cosmetic, eg guttering or pointing etc that aren't exactly critical, but would come up in a survey.

What are peoples experience in reacting to such reports, as both a buyer and as a seller.

Thanks for any comments

Propertyauthor

I have always found the reports invaluable as they include what work is required now and what work may be required in the future eg how long a flat roof might last.

I would always have a gas and elec survey done and if my 'forever home' the drains checked too.

One problem that does occur with 1930s problems is the cavity wall ties can be corroded, it can cause bulges and/or cracks. but it's fixable.

Just make sure your surveyor does a thorough job and spends a good half day at the property and their report is thorough.

Lord_Baltimore

Propertyauthor wrote: »

Just make sure your surveyor does a thorough job and spends a good half day at the property and their report is thorough.

I hope the OP can keep a straight face when he/she reads that.

A homebuyer's report is not even a good bog roll.:o

Propertyauthor

Lord_Baltimore wrote: »

I hope the OP can keep a straight face when he/she reads that.

A homebuyer's report is not even a good bog roll.:o

I'd be interested to know based on what evidence you claim this as I think RICs would feel very differently!

Lord_Baltimore

Propertyauthor wrote: »

I'd be interested to know based on what evidence you claim this as I think RICs would feel very differently!

I'm sure RICs would feel differently. But then they're at the receiving end of payment for these 'incisive' reports.

My 'evidence' as you put it, is based on the experience we see day in day out from posters here who have been given an expensive report containing little information beyond that we are all capable of seeing with our own eyes.

"The electrical system needs professional examination; the roof looks dodgy through my binoculars; there may be woodworm; there seems to be some damp; the paint on the outer wall is peeling; the central heating system was not tested etc etc". Gawd.

I could do a report like this whilst sitting on the toilet.:D