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To save yourself an awkward ball-ache in finding and persuading a builder I'd just go look at the place.
Beforehand, look at the place on the map online, find equivalent places nearby that are for sale, look at them. That can give you an idea of what is possible.
If you then can imagine what the place would be like and want to proceed further, start looking for the services you need that could bring the place up to scratch. Could be builder / architect / engineer etc. Only once you have a firm idea of who you might use to do the work and that you are likely to make an offer should you take them to the property really.
Buying places that need really significant work is not for the faint of heart - see Bear's experience back in this thread.
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I've recently finished renovation of my place in Leyton, Perth Road E10 - a bit of a remodel and plenty of damp and structural work required, I did most of the work myself.
If you struggle finding someone I'm happy to come along and be an extra pair of eyes
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Depends how bad it is.
If the walls are moving apart or the propriety isn't water tight you might it might not be mortgageable.
If it's just not been touched for 30 years then you'll know you'll have to budget for a new roof, probably windows (which is expensive) new kitchen, bathroom plus electrics and plumbing. Plus however much you want to spend on finish.
But you can work that out without a builder.
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We're going to see a place in Leyton next Saturday that needs 'significant' work, with the EA recommending that we take a builder in with us - can anyone recommend one they have used east? We're pretty new to all this so honest non-pushy type obviously beneficial! thanks