Homebuyer report problems

Swash

Hi everyone.

I am a FTB and have just received my homebuyer report. I would like some advice if possible, on whether what is listed is something to worry about. Please see below:

1. One of the clay pots on the chimney stack is damaged and needs repairing. They also need to be capped and ventilated if they are not in use.
2. There are a number of broken slates on the roof.
3. The felt covering the rear single storey section roof has perished in one or two small areas, particularly around the edges.
4. The plastic gutter to the rear single storey section roof requires repositioning as at present its position does not allow satisfactory discharge of rainwater from the flat roof into it.
5. There is some corrosion the the older cast iron sections of guttering, so need to be replaced with PVC.
6. Holes in the external walls indicate that an injected DPC been installed.
7. The property has been affected by some slight structural movement. (Although it doesn't seem to be recent). Some re- pointing is required to the base of the front elevation, and the cracking to the side of the front bay should be pointed up to prevent rainwater penetration.
8. All gas appliances and boiler need to be checked by a registered gas specialist and certified.
9. Electricity needs to be checked and certified by a registered specialist.

I feel a little naive because I don't know what is normal for a 1930's house. What should my next steps be? I really like this house and I've been looking for over a year.

Thank you in advance.

Swash.

Kynthia

Remember a surveyor will mention everything, probably even a cracked bath panel, but very fee are serious, expensive and more than ongoing maintenance an owner would be expected to deal with when owning a property.

1. So a clay pot needs repairing. Not anything to stop you buying a whole house.
2. So get a roofer to quote for replacing some tiles but it doesn't sound like much. They might be able to do the chimney pot at the same time which is cheaper than two seperate visits.
3. Is this in tge loft as many 1930s houses don't even have a felt lining so it's not essential? Or is it a flat roof as that's more important and might need dealing with sooner to prevent leaks but it's not leaking now which is good so it might not be urgent?
4. Would be good to reposition at some point. Again a minor job.
5. So one day you might want to change it but it's fine for now.
6. So? As far as I know the main thing is to have a dpc so that's good. Maybe see what paperwork the vendors have.
7. All properties have some historic settlement or movement. As long as it's historic it's fine.
8. The surveyor isn't qualified to check these. Do you want to get someone to check them as it's up to you?
9. Same as point 8. Does anything worry you or the surveyor that makes you want to get someone to check the electrics?

Nothing big or scary there it all seems like very minor stuff that's ongoing maintenance.

G_M

That looks like a useful 'to do' list for next spring/summer once you own.

Nothing serious.

I assume you are not buying a new build or a recently renovated property, so some minor basic maintenance is par for the course.

Swash

Thank you so much, I feel much better about it. It's scary doing it on my own! I'll ask about for quotes. Thanks again

Davesnave

It all looks very normal for a 1930s house.

If you don't want to see a list like this, buy new or nearly new.....but you probably won't get the same amount of space or garden for your money!

Chanes

Looks right for the age, basic maintenance from the look of it. I wouldn't be spooked by it and I spook real easy!