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connors07
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Good evening all,
I am a FTB and recently had a home buyers report completed for a (chain-free empty) house built 'approx 1900'.
It has come back with the following comment: "We note extensive vermin or rat evidence within single story roof and extensive damage to cables noted and therefore further improvement works as a matter of priority advised" followed by "Poison has been introduced noted but nevertheless, we consider still some further updating advised".
The fact that poison has been put down says the vendor is obviously aware of the problem. But who should deal with the issue? I appreciate the council could be called but they'll end up putting down more poison and the risk is the critters end up dying somewhere where they can't be reached causing a foul smell.
Being a FTB I'm out of my depth on this issue. I'd like to get three quotes together for professionals to come in (empty house so should be ideal timing right...?). Should the current vendor fit the bill or is this something that could be used to renegotiate on the price?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
I am a FTB and recently had a home buyers report completed for a (chain-free empty) house built 'approx 1900'.
It has come back with the following comment: "We note extensive vermin or rat evidence within single story roof and extensive damage to cables noted and therefore further improvement works as a matter of priority advised" followed by "Poison has been introduced noted but nevertheless, we consider still some further updating advised".
The fact that poison has been put down says the vendor is obviously aware of the problem. But who should deal with the issue? I appreciate the council could be called but they'll end up putting down more poison and the risk is the critters end up dying somewhere where they can't be reached causing a foul smell.
Being a FTB I'm out of my depth on this issue. I'd like to get three quotes together for professionals to come in (empty house so should be ideal timing right...?). Should the current vendor fit the bill or is this something that could be used to renegotiate on the price?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
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I'd get a quote from a vermin control company and try to come to an agreement with the vendor, perhaps 50/50 before sale, whilst the property is empty. Bit before any agreement I'd consider a an electrical survey in case the critters have compromised the safety of the electricals.
Is this all the survey shows? I don't think it is insurmountable but ensure you know what you are letting yourself in for cost wise and it will depend on how much work you are prepared to do.0 -
Thank you for the comments. The survey does show other more expected issues such as damp/high moisture readings in a few places, asbestos guttering, and signs of past woodworm. All of which I will get quotes for.
I believe they have caused quite a lot of cable damage so I will definitely be getting an electrical survey.0
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