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Condition rating 3 in Home buyers report
sb29
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FTB here. I just got back my home buyers report and while everything is rated 1, there were two items rated 3. The surveyors office doesnt open until Monday. I was hoping I can get some clarity (and peace of mind) here.
The first item is electricity. This is what the surveyor wrote:
There is a mains electricity supply and the meter and circuit breakers are located in the back of the kitchen wall cupboards on the party wall. Condition Rating 3. This has been updated in recent years but I have not seen a current test certificate and I am unable to confirm whether or not the current owners have had any work carried out during their occupation. This may be a safety hazard. The industry recommends domestic wiring systems are tested on change of ownership and you should therefore have a test carried out by an appropriately qualified person now.
While I know that it is standard for the surveyor to recommend electricity check. But is condition rating 3 usual?
The other item is the garage. The surveyor wrote:
The garage is made of pre-cast sectional concrete beneath a corrugated panelled roof. It has a metal up and over door and an electricity supply. Condition rating 3. You should have the electricity supply tested together with the supply in the house.
Is this condition rating influenced by the electricity issue mentioned above or do the surveyor rate the condition of the garage itself?
The house is a semi-detached, brick built. The garage is detached, single, and to the rear of the property.
The first item is electricity. This is what the surveyor wrote:
There is a mains electricity supply and the meter and circuit breakers are located in the back of the kitchen wall cupboards on the party wall. Condition Rating 3. This has been updated in recent years but I have not seen a current test certificate and I am unable to confirm whether or not the current owners have had any work carried out during their occupation. This may be a safety hazard. The industry recommends domestic wiring systems are tested on change of ownership and you should therefore have a test carried out by an appropriately qualified person now.
While I know that it is standard for the surveyor to recommend electricity check. But is condition rating 3 usual?
The other item is the garage. The surveyor wrote:
The garage is made of pre-cast sectional concrete beneath a corrugated panelled roof. It has a metal up and over door and an electricity supply. Condition rating 3. You should have the electricity supply tested together with the supply in the house.
Is this condition rating influenced by the electricity issue mentioned above or do the surveyor rate the condition of the garage itself?
The house is a semi-detached, brick built. The garage is detached, single, and to the rear of the property.
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FTB here. I just got back my home buyers report and while everything is rated 1, there were two items rated 3. The surveyors office doesnt open until Monday. I was hoping I can get some clarity (and peace of mind) here.
The first item is electricity. This is what the surveyor wrote:
There is a mains electricity supply and the meter and circuit breakers are located in the back of the kitchen wall cupboards on the party wall. Condition Rating 3. This has been updated in recent years but I have not seen a current test certificate and I am unable to confirm whether or not the current owners have had any work carried out during their occupation. This may be a safety hazard. The industry recommends domestic wiring systems are tested on change of ownership and you should therefore have a test carried out by an appropriately qualified person now.
While I know that it is standard for the surveyor to recommend electricity check. But is condition rating 3 usual?
The other item is the garage. The surveyor wrote:
The garage is made of pre-cast sectional concrete beneath a corrugated panelled roof. It has a metal up and over door and an electricity supply. Condition rating 3. You should have the electricity supply tested together with the supply in the house.
Is this condition rating influenced by the electricity issue mentioned above or do the surveyor rate the condition of the garage itself?
The house is a semi-detached, brick built. The garage is detached, single, and to the rear of the property.
Anything which has the potential to burn the house to the ground will be listed as 3 to cover the surveyor's a**.
Nothing to worry about. Get it checked when you move in for peace of mind.0 -
All the surveyor is saying is that he'snot an electrician and cannot comment on the condiion or safety of he electrics. In either building. As it involves safety, it's condition rating 3.......
The first item is electricity. This is what the surveyor wrote:
There is a mains electricity ........ qualified person now.
While I know that it is standard for the surveyor to recommend electricity check. But is condition rating 3 usual?
Yes.
The other item is the garage. The surveyor wrote:
The garage is......with the supply in the house.
Is this condition rating influenced by the electricity issue mentioned above or do the surveyor rate the condition of the garage itself?
It's duplication of the advice above.
The house is a semi-detached, brick built. The garage is detached, single, and to the rear of the property.
Up to you to decide if you think there might be an issue and whether you want an electrical report.0 -
Conversely, I've also seen surveys rate the electrics/gas as "1", on the basis that they couldn't see any obvious problems (but with the same disclaimer that you should get an expert in to test).0
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Thank you so much! This helps a lot.0
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