2 year old house, would you get a survey done?
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I recently bought an 8 year old house, touch under 200K
I know I should have, but I didn't get a survey done.
It was quite clear the owners were very careful and considerate people and had kept the house in near perfect condition. The finish was genuinly excellent.
It was a fairly standard end of terrace in an established suburb.
If there was any aspect of it that had left any concern, I would have had a full structral survey done.
As it happens, I didn't and the property was sold within a week of going on the market at full asking price.
Thankfully, I've had no problems since bar a leaky bath pipe and bath sealant needing replacing.
I know I should have, but I didn't get a survey done.
It was quite clear the owners were very careful and considerate people and had kept the house in near perfect condition. The finish was genuinly excellent.
It was a fairly standard end of terrace in an established suburb.
If there was any aspect of it that had left any concern, I would have had a full structral survey done.
As it happens, I didn't and the property was sold within a week of going on the market at full asking price.
Thankfully, I've had no problems since bar a leaky bath pipe and bath sealant needing replacing.
I can't see that being worth it. 2 years is long enough for any minor faults to be rectified, and any major faults I thought would have been covered by the NHBC 'warranty'.
If you are unsure at telling if a house has damp/mould/cracks through the building/falling chimmneys, then get one done. If you can tell your ar5e from your elbow then you should be ok...
If you are unsure at telling if a house has damp/mould/cracks through the building/falling chimmneys, then get one done. If you can tell your ar5e from your elbow then you should be ok...
With a new house the survey will give you scope for negotiation on the price. Most the of issues will be shoddy workmanship.
On an older house, the workmanship problems will have worked their way out and anything larger that's left will be obvious - if you know what you're looking for. I bought a 40 year old house without a survey a little while back. It has problems, but they were clear to see.
On an older house, the workmanship problems will have worked their way out and anything larger that's left will be obvious - if you know what you're looking for. I bought a 40 year old house without a survey a little while back. It has problems, but they were clear to see.
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