Significant vertical cracking

stuart45

Is that a drain in the corner?

babyblade41

ooh that doesn't look good... if it is a house you really have your heart set on maybe get a structural engineer , worth it's weight in gold... if it's not then walk away , as someone said it may be nothing and it's historic cracking (highly unlikely) but better to know if it's something you really want
Only you can decide if it's worth it... but to know and walk away feeling happy but a bit lighter in the wallet than not and could potentially cause catastrophic damage to wallet and sanity

SalsaDanca

What are those plastic or rubber strips that have been screwed over the crack? Above the extractor fan, and level with the upstairs window sill? Would they have been put there by someone monitoring the crack?

jonnygee2

What are those plastic or rubber strips that have been screwed over the crack?

Well spotted. It very much looks like a structural engineer has already been around for some time.

That no one mentioned this to you at any point should really be ringing alarm bells. But you could ask them for a report and see what they say.

kirtay

Yes that’s for monitor purpose according to vendor.

Cakeguts

If this house appeared to be "good value for money" that is because there is something seriously wrong with it. Your £400 was well spent it has shown what is seriously wrong with this property. The vendors knew there was a problem because the cracks are being monitored to see if they are getting wider.



This isn't really a property for a first time buyer because it could turn out to be very expensive to repair.

kirtay

They only mentioned after I raised the issue from report. According to them it was there when they purchased 4 years ago.

We are almost at the stage of exchange and there was no mention about that.

Property agent argues that as you got mortgage and lender didn’t object, it is no issue.

Cakeguts

kirtay wrote: »

Yes that’s for monitor purpose according to vendor.

They put these over cracks to check if they are getting wider. If they are getting wider that means that the wall is still moving. They don't put those things over non serious cracks. This house has a structural problem.

Cakeguts

kirtay wrote: »

They only mentioned after I raised the issue from report. According to them it was there when they purchased 4 years ago.

We are almost at the stage of exchange and there was no mention about that.

Property agent argues that as you got mortgage and lender didn’t object, it is no issue.

Property agent isn't the person who will have to arrange to have it repaired if it gets worse neither is the lender.

jonnygee2

Property agent argues that as you got mortgage and lender didn’t object, it is no issue.

The surveyor is an independent person working to a strict code of ethics, working for you. The agent's interest is entirely serviced by getting the sale through and getting some commission. Ignore the 'advice' of the agent.

Yes that’s for monitor purpose according to vendor.

Who put them there though. That would normally be done by a building surveyor, who would have written an extensive report. Why have they not given you this and why did they not mention it when they knew it was an issue all along?

Run away screaming is my advice.