Surveying People

    Most of the home buyers in the UK believe that they have had a survey on the house they intend to buy, but the fact is; that all they have had is a mortgage valuation. Protect your potential property by getting a homebuyer report London , which will give you a clear idea about the condition of your future home and aid you avoid a house of horror. So what kind of information are you getting in a homebuyer report?   Damp   Often the homeowners do not realize how much damage the damp conditions can cause in the buildings. There must be a practical damp-proof course to prevent soaking of ground moisture. The external walls, downpipes, and gutters must be adequately maintained to avoid rainwater penetration.   Structural Movement   Anything from cracks to settlement and subsidence comes under structural movement. The reason for structural movement might be large trees. Structural movement is common in areas with clay soil, removed tr...

    This is a harsh truth that when you buy a property, you are pretty much on your own legally. There is a famous Roman phrase: “let the buyers beware”. Assume you stepped into your new house and the toilet is not flushing, the drains are overflowing with sewage, and the timber floor is rotting. No one will like this situation, and we all require a well-maintained house. So before purchasing the house, it is necessary to conduct a home buyers ’ survey as you cannot take the house back to the real estate agent and demand a refund. How Does it Work? When you decide to pay the price, you assume that everything is up to the mark and fit for the purpose, i.e. the foundations, heating, electrics, drains, walls and roofs. You probably have in mind that you have to cover the costs of new kitchen units, misted windows, and peeling wallpapers. But many buyers don’t get a chance to look behind the scenes. Pointing out serious problems isn’t the duty of estate agents, and in ...