Non Traditional Construction

stator

I can't find any details of a "Blackburn" type you describe. The ones I can find are PRC which is very non-traditional and generally best avoided.

Davesnave

I think it may be Blackburn Orlit. That's on the defective structures list for that area of Scotland: THe only info seems to be in a BRE document available only on subscription.

However, if the walls are now cavity construction, this particular house must have been repaired, leaving only the non standard roofing and the stigma of the name intact.

martindow

I would speak to a local mortgage broker to see what they say about the possibility of a mortgage on this house. They should know who it is best to approach and give you an idea of the level of difficulty. If very few are willing to lend, it could suggest that others may pull out in the future making it very hard to sell. I assume that the possibility of problems with this kind of construction will only increase over time.

stator

Davesnave wrote: »

I think it may be Blackburn Orlit. That's on the defective structures list for that area of Scotland: THe only info seems to be in a BRE document available only on subscription.

However, if the walls are now cavity construction, this particular house must have been repaired, leaving only the non standard roofing and the stigma of the name intact.

If it is Blackburn Orlit you'll need a PRC repair certificate, but in many cases this won't be available. It might not have been repaired at all, simply people misinforming buyers. If it has been repaired it may not have been done to the standard.

OP If you really really want this house you will have to do a lot of investigation because without the PRC repair certificate this type of house is unmortgageable. Even with a PRC repair certificate you will find it hard to get a mortgage.