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Concrete Cavity Block Construction

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mik123
mik123 Posts: 2 Newbie
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi All

I am looking to buy a house the estate agent have stated its Concrete Cavity Block Construction.

Is this risk can anyone advise pls.

I am first time buyer so bit confused.

Many thanks

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  • EachPenny
    EachPenny Posts: 12,239 Forumite
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    mik123 wrote: »
    I am looking to buy a house the estate agent have stated its Concrete Cavity Block Construction.
    Is this risk can anyone advise pls.

    Is that the precise form of words used? A slight difference in wording could make it mean one of two different things:-
    a) A cavity wall with both the inner and outer wall built with concrete blocks
    b) A wall built with concrete blocks containing a cast-in cavity.

    "Concrete cavity block" suggests (b) which are things that look like this:-
    http://mccarthystramore.ie/product/6-concrete-cavity-block/
    - but alternatively could be things that take you into the territory of system-built houses.

    For me that might urge a bit of caution as it depends on what (if anything) the cavities have been filled with. In some situations the wall can act more like a solid wall (think damp and cold spots) than a true cavity wall.

    I'd also be wondering why the estate agent felt the need to mention it in the particulars....
    "In the future, everyone will be rich for 15 minutes"
  • mik123
    mik123 Posts: 2 Newbie
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    Hi They said its a non standard construction and may have some lender mortgage issues.

    I have specifically asked if there is any structure issue they have responded none.

    I like the property but don't want to take the risk.

    cheers
  • pinklady21
    pinklady21 Posts: 870 Forumite
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    Chances are you might struggle to find a lender who is prepared to take the risk as well!
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