Purchase of council property

Vlw30

My search pack has come back and has identified some areas that need attention. Should I be concerned about these things and pay for what needs to be done?

We have identified a risk of ground stability hazards at the property. So a survey is recommended for the site

We have identified the property to be within an area that is a potential risk of flooding (surface water)
I've done a check on Gov .uk  and the flood risk summary says the flood risk of the land around the building is Very low 

It also says a coal mining report is required. . What would this tell me which would make any difference in me buying the property

I have been in the property for 23 years. The area did have a history of coal mining but that was ages ago..

Any advice would be great thanks

user1977

Don't you have a solicitor giving you advice?

You'll know more from 23 years living there than any searches will tell you.

janoid19

My house that I bought 4 years ago was on a site with a history of coal mining but I thought since it has been there for 100 years and it was still standing, that was good enough for me

lincroft1710

The actual mining of coal may have ceased some years ago, but there is still a possibility of subsidence. Remember if you buy the house and subsidence occurs you cannot go running to the council ask them to remedy it, which they would do if you were still their tenant.

housebuyer143

Normally the lender requires the mining survey, because of historic mining in the area.

Vlw30

user1977 said:

Don't you have a solicitor giving you advice?

You'll know more from 23 years living there than any searches will tell you.

Yes I have a solicitor but he's not great to be honest .  I've sent emails and left messages for him but still no reply

Vlw30

housebuyer143 said:

Normally the lender requires the mining survey, because of historic mining in the area.

I am a cash buyer

housebuyer143

Vlw30 said:

housebuyer143 said:

Normally the lender requires the mining survey, because of historic mining in the area.

I am a cash buyer

Then you don't need any searches. If you don't want it, tell them you don't and they shouldn't commission it. That's the same for all searches.

david29dpo

housebuyer143 said:

Vlw30 said:

housebuyer143 said:

Normally the lender requires the mining survey, because of historic mining in the area.

I am a cash buyer

Then you don't need any searches. If you don't want it, tell them you don't and they shouldn't commission it. That's the same for all searches.

This.
If you are a cash buyer then all searches are only advisories. Up to you and only you if you still want to buy.

Vlw30

Thankyou everyone