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Has anyone bought a survey like this before? Is it a sensible way of saving a few quid?
No, though I've tried to sell one to a buyer after I declined on a house subsequent to getting it done. We were unable to agree on their valuation of the complete survey I'd had done (£30? Wtf!)
I suspect the issue is that the surveyor is no longer covered by his liability insurance - i.e. if there's something really bad in the house that the survey missed, it's your problem not his.
I honestly don't know if that's an issue, or a significant difference to whatever cover you would normally get from a survey.
I personally wouldn't buy one this way. I know in this thread full surveys often get dismissed as a waste of money, but they're not a lot relative to the cost of the house you're buying.
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I guess the difference here is that they already know that the survey has a relatively high chance of making them bail.
On that basis it seems worth saving some money.
Depending on cost etc. I'd say go for it.
Our survey didn't reveal anything useful. But the water flood risk area map was large enough to include another property that we looked at, and it showed that house was in a danger zone. If we had gone for that house that info probably would have made us pull out.
hugo7
For the latest torture on our epic house quest we're considering buying a probate property which has already frightened off a previous buyer.
It has a major roof leak which has badly damaged a bathroom and there are a few visible holes in the roof. There are also long but thin cracks in most rooms on the first and second floors.
A survey has already been carried out (for the failed buyer) and the EA has put me in touch with the surveyor with the intention to buy the report off him.
Has anyone bought a survey like this before? Is it a sensible way of saving a few quid?
It should help us do our sums before making a serious offer.
If we are going ahead what other advice should I get? Roofer/structural surveyor/therapist
The seller has done nothing to tackle the leak other than place some buckets in the bathroom and switch off the electrics...