Can you help me with Survey report please?

acsrjsk

I just had a survey carried out on a one bed flat. I can't work out if I need to go to the estate agent and ask them to contact vendor to fix anything? The report sems to say good things and bad things and I don't know what the next steps are. Can you please advise? I will be very grateful. I have uploaded the report on filetransfer (link below and safe to download!) and removed personal details

https://filetransfer.io/data-package/XDsj8MS8#link 

p00hsticks

Having made an offer, you'd generally now contact the sellers via your conveyancer rather than the estate agent. 

If anything expensive does need fixing (and it wasn't obvious when you first viewed and accounted for in the original price) it's usually recommended that you negotiate a price reduction rather than asking the seller to fix things as they have no real incentive to do a good job and will just get the cheapest option. 

Bear in mind that a change of price would probably need new mortgage paperwork to be generated....

acsrjsk

Thanks Poosticks. Do you see anything in the report that definetly needs fixing or reduction?

FreeBear

p00hsticks said: If anything expensive does need fixing (and it wasn't obvious when you first viewed and accounted for in the original price) it's usually recommended that you negotiate a price reduction rather than asking the seller to fix things as they have no real incentive to do a good job and will just get the cheapest option.

In addition, if you commission and pay for any repairs, you get the benefit of any guarantee. If you leave it to the vendor, aside from getting the cheapest job, the work may not even be guaranteed (or if it is, any warranty might not be transferable).

p00hsticks

acsrjsk said:

Thanks Poosticks. Do you see anything in the report that definetly needs fixing or reduction?

Sorry, I didn't look at the report itself as I'd not really have the experience to comment on specifics. 

acsrjsk

Any thoughts anyone?

Albermarle

acsrjsk said:

Any thoughts anyone?

Maybe people are a bit wary about downloading files from unknown sources. Plus probably some reluctance to go wading through a full survey.
Normally a poster will just screenshot the relevant/concerning parts.

bobster2

acsrjsk said:

Any thoughts anyone?

Sorry - like others - won't be clicking on a link to download an unknown file from an unknown source. Just paste the key bits in the thread if you want comments.

user1977

Presumably you've read it yourself? Which bits are you unsure about? 

acsrjsk

Thanks all I understand the concern - here are some of the main ones that are TWO and THREE - Not included ONE rating as I think that means good. Also included overall opinion from the surveyor at the bottom.



D5 Windows - TWO

 Page20 RICS Home Survey - Level 2 (survey only)

into the window frames which allow a low level of passive ventilation when the windows are closed.

 They can help reduce the risks of condensation forming. We recommend these are installed to

 assist in background ventilation.

 Within the restrictions of the inspection, defects were noticed, loose hinges, including rot and

 weathered finishes of the window bay joinery. Repair and maintenance works are now essential.

 You are advised to gather approximations for suitable repairments preceding to exchange of

 contract.


E9 Other - THREE

 We advise that mains connected smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors are fitted and tested, prior to occupation. In a property of this age asbestos-based components are possible to have been used, some of which are imbedded within the structure. This should be borne in mind when undertaking any works to the property. If asbestos-based materials are found, then they may need to be dealt with by professional contractors which could be expensive. Further advice is available from the Health & Safety Executive - https://www.gov.uk/search?q=asbestos. Condensation is often a lifestyle issue and care ought to be taken to circumvent activities that can contribute to the problem such as drying clothes indoors. The control of condensation can be difficult and requires maintaining a careful balance between heating, insulation and ventilation. In a property of this age, woodworm is usually found. Though no evidence was found in the area

D8 Other joinery and finishes - TWO

External joinery, such as fascias, soffits and barge-boards, are formed in timber and asbestos.

 CONDITION

 The property is in generally satisfactory decorative order externally, although you will appreciate

 that periodic redecoration, along with the normal associated maintenance works will be required if

 present condition is to be maintained.

 ADVICE / WARNINGS:

 Materials were found to the soffits which may contain asbestos. These appear to be in satisfactory

 condition at present and should present no health risk if undisturbed. However, they should not be

 cut or worked in any way and specialist advice must be sought if they are to be removed as this

 could prove costly. Further advice is available from the Health & Safety Executive 

https://www.gov.uk/search?q=asbestos. The presence of asbestos is of paramount importance to

 many people and could have an unfavourable impact on the future value of the property.

 Consequently, you may wish to consider the removal of the material now.

 Timber eaves finishes should be overhauled/redecorated or more preferably replaced in PVC

 sections to reduce future maintenance.

 2

 Photo - 28

 Where inspections on buildings are undertaken we advise that Sterlingworth Surveyors Ltd will not

 accept any liability in the event that the cladding material, product, balconies are deemed to be

 unacceptable due to composition, combustibility, material failure, defect or workmanship or as a

 result of repair, treatment or refurbishment, nor can we confirm reliance upon Fire Safety

 Assessment reports or EWS1 forms, or revision thereof and accordingly our report findings are

 based on visual inspections only.

 You are recommended to obtain professional qualified advice as to the acceptability, composition

 of the materials, products used in the construction process and that they are compliant with current

 government guidelines.

 We recommend you ensure the EWS1 form or later revision is bona fide and correct and signed by

 an approved signatory with valid professional indemnity insurance cover in place prior to

 NI




OVERALL OPINION:


 The property is viewed as a sensible acquisition with no evidence of any substantial issues. We would not

 expect any specific difficulty on resale in normal economic situations. It is of paramount importance that

 you read this report entirely. In the primary body of the report, we will advise you of the activities that will

 be needed preceding the exchange of contracts. Where we have given components a Condition Rating of

 2 or 3, we especially allude you towards the end of the report dubbed ‘What to do now’. You should ensure

 that you have the entirety of the repairs required explored by respectable contractual workers, so you are

 completely mindful of their scope and monetary ramifications before you purchase. This report should be

 understood as a remark upon the general state of the property and is not a stockpile of each and every

 imperfection. The report is dependent on the state of the property as at the time of our assessment and no

 liability can be recognised for any decay in its condition beyond that date

 

jonnydeppiwish!

Nothing in those would bother me or warrant me changing my offer