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Importance of a survey
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Thank you - this is interesting. It's only £500 which in the grand scheme no money at all.Thrugelmir wrote: »Around 12 years ago. Was potentially considering purchasing a stunningly restored 1890's property. Was shown pictures of the work undertaken by the owners through the entire refurbishment stage. Perhaps it was gut instinct that told us to have a full structural survey though the cost would be in the region of £800. When the report came back. The property had been devalued by £45k. There were 8 pages of "faults". Given the time surveyors can do a very thorough job. Explained why the downstairs walls were freshly painted (damp) and there was bread in the oven when we viewed. Ultimately we recovered the full cost of the survery from the EA's .0 -
With a 100 year old property I would get a survey which may well be required by your lender
I would also consider a builder you know and trust, an electrician to check the whole property.
Timeber/Damp specialist
Maybe a Gas Safe person to check the central heating0 -
With a 100 year old property I would get a survey which may well be required by your lender
I would also consider a builder you know and trust, an electrician to check the whole property.
Timeber/Damp specialist
Maybe a Gas Safe person to check the central heating
What dimbo61 says, with bells on. If you can afford it, having every specialist tradesman there is go over this property with a fine toothed comb is the best way. It is also quite a deal of money up front for a property you might decide not to buy unless you already have a raft of professionals you trust and who trust you: If this is the case, they might take a look for a fraction of their fees since they can trust you to commission them for any works required.
If you do buy it and there are problems to find, sooner or later you will be paying guys (or gals) to do precisely this; the only difference will be whether you do it all at the beginning or, as is more usual, do it piecemeal once you are stuck with it and cannot just walk away. Sorry if that sounds harsh; the truth often is.0
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