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house selling - radon advice
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I'd ignore. This is for the potential buyer to sort if they really have concerns.In any case, at only £52, I presume the 'sample' is obtained by DIY? So, as a buyer, would you trust - rely on - the result of a test where the 'sample' was obtained by the homeowner? Noooope.0
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Since you're in a low-moderate radon zone, it’s still a good idea to get a radon test done. It’ll give you clear confirmation of the radon levels and help avoid any surprises during the sale. If the levels are acceptable, you can confidently proceed with the sale. If not, you can take steps to mitigate the issue, which will help protect your home’s value. Indemnity insurance is a backup, but having a test result is much more reassuring for potential buyers.-3
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Indemnity for what? You can't indemnify against potential radon.beancawhiteside said:Since you're in a low-moderate radon zone, it’s still a good idea to get a radon test done. It’ll give you clear confirmation of the radon levels and help avoid any surprises during the sale. If the levels are acceptable, you can confidently proceed with the sale. If not, you can take steps to mitigate the issue, which will help protect your home’s value. Indemnity insurance is a backup, but having a test result is much more reassuring for potential buyers.0 -
It’s a good idea to order a radon test to know for sure. An indemnity might help legally, but testing gives you clear info to decide if mitigation is needed.-3
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That's three AI-generated replies on one thread. Is that a record?4
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Hello thank you for all your comments - AI or other!The most practical path for us was not to test, but to take out an indemnity policy as part of the sale process.0
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It's interesting I was one of the first to suggest you just get it tested in case a buyer asked. Since then I've almost (waiting and waiting on solicitors!) bought a house in a higher radon risk area than yours, I just shrugged at the report as I'd already done my reading and knew what to expect. My searches were relatively dismissive of the risk, there was just a warning about further investigating if any subterranean rooms.1
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Out of curiosity, what does the indemnity policy indemnify against?ChocolateTeapot2024 said:Hello thank you for all your comments - AI or other!The most practical path for us was not to test, but to take out an indemnity policy as part of the sale process.1
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