We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
Survey advice
Astraios
Posts: 19 Forumite
FTB here. I've seen a property I want, 1930s semi. The property appears is good condition. It had an extension built in the 80s. Modern electrics and combi boiler. I've read lots online regarding surveys but unsure which would be more suited? Can anyone advise please? Thanks
0
Comments
-
We are buying a similar property and will be getting a structural survey, which is the most extensive/expensive one. If you can afford it, it's a good idea to do with a property that old.0
-
If your going down that route get it done by a structural engineer not a home surveyorWe are buying a similar property and will be getting a structural survey, which is the most extensive/expensive one. If you can afford it, it's a good idea to do with a property that old.
If you don't find joy in the snow,
remember you'll have less joy in your life
...but still have the same amount of snow!0 -
With a house that age, I wouldn't just want a HB report. I'd say at least a building survey. It doesn't cost much more, is more customisable if you want to ask about any specific concerns, and/or possible extensions and other work, and tells you more about how the house was constructed and how to maintain it (well, ours was like that, it was very useful). It doesn't automatically include a valuation, but you can ask for one. We did, largely for insurance. But we asked for it to be on a separate report. You may wish to use the report with or without the valuation later on in negotiations, subject to the surveyor's approval of course.0
-
Thankyou all0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.4K Spending & Discounts
- 247.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 604.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.4K Life & Family
- 261.6K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards