Unlucky in buying??

AdrianC

Stephyk wrote: »

Adrianc it say- there is significant cracking on the front of the property which is considered serious. Further movement is possible. In addition the gable wall has bulged slightly which is indicative that significant structural movement has taken place. Cracking was noted above windows. We believe this has been caused by insufficient lintel support. Also considering the proximity of large trees to the property, further investigation is recommended. As this is serious you should instruct a structural engineer to investigate the property and report on the structure

Ignore the trees - they're just suggesting the roots interfering with the foundations as a possible cause.

But that's some fairly serious structural movement, by the sound of it.

Damp was found inside caused by the porous masonry at first floor level and some repair/upgrading will be necessary.

So the cracking is bad enough to let damp penetrate the render and/or pointing...

By the sound of that, and without looking at the place, it sounds like this isn't a house to walk away from. This is a house to RUN away from, unless you plan on putting some serious money into structural rebuilding. I'm quite surprised you didn't notice this yourself just from looking at the outside, tbh, unless there's some massive backside-covering and paranoia going on, but that's not hugely likely. Sounds to me more like the surveyor has done his job and saved you from a VERY painful purchase.

Stephyk

Ooh that's doesn't sound too good, thanks for the advice. I take it that it's quite serious with you saying about the damp penetrating the render and/ or pointing?

Stephyk

I've been back and I couldn't see any cracks on the side of the house, there was a bit at the front where there was a little space between the bricks and mortar in a step down zig zag pattern ( if that makes any sense?!) there is a garage at the back of the house where you can see definite cracks and movement in the bottom from this next door neighbours tree