How to negotiate after survey

ebincheon

Hi leftism. We are in a similar situation buying a 2-bed maisonette 1930s property with similar kinds of issues as you. Do you mind if I ask how much approx. your repointing and mortar work cost, and whether your costs included scaffolding? We're buying in south London so I imagine our costs could be a bit higher but would really appreciate your experience.
Thanks

Crashy_Time

leftism said:

Hi everyone, 

We've just had out survey back and there are a few things that look like they would be unexpected (and costly?) problems. So just wondered how you go about negotiating any money off the purchase price to cover these things. From what I've read on here over the years, that seems to be the done thing. The problems are: 

- The front need repointing
- Missing verge mortar on the roof
- High levels of damp in lower walls, probably rising damp. (I'm going to get a specialist to take a look at this because I know a lot of houses of this age- 1930s- will have some damp)
- It doesn't seem to give any details on the electrics. Just says there has probably been partial rewires over the years (Don't really know what to do about that one)

Thank you!

In the present economic environment I think you should just forget about the "done thing" and get the best value deal you can, if that means annoying a few sellers then so be it.