An answer to 'My survey says the property has a damp problem'
Answer
The surveyor takes readings from the floor and walls to measure damp. However they may be nothing to be alarmed about, may period properties have some level of damp naturally and many new properties have damp in areas such as the kitchen and bathroom. For more information read the section on damp in What A Property Survey Really Means.Search Results for 'damp' in the Property Buyers Guide
The Balance of Power
... did let the sale of their own property progress. After survey on their own property Simon did try to renegotiate on some points of damp and timber. The time spent going backwards and forwards gave the vendor plenty of time to think and they concluded that actually they ...http://www.zuil.co.uk/property-buyers-guide/buying-property_the-balance-of-power.php
Why Vendors are Poorly Prepared
... Any planning consents (if applicable) Any building regulation certificates (if applicable) Any guarantees (damp, roof, etc.) The building insurance details The local search (If the HIP is still valid) If the prope...http://www.zuil.co.uk/property-buyers-guide/buying-property_why-vendors-are-poorly-prepared.php
Legal Matters in Property Purchases
...I>the roof is only expected to last 20 years all timber windows should be repainted and repaired every five years damp proof courses rarely really last the twenty or thirty years they are guaranteed for. Improvement Work This s...http://www.zuil.co.uk/property-buyers-guide/buying-property_legal-matters-in-property-purchases.php
What a Property Survey Really Means
...in if this is just movement or active subsidence/bulging A full structural survey will almost always suggest that either the damp, roof, electrics, plumbing or structure itself need further investigation Almost all further investigations will cost becaus...http://www.zuil.co.uk/property-buyers-guide/buying-property_what-a-property-survey-really-means.php
The Property Buying Process in Theory
...s survey is the usual choice for those buying a flat. It looks at any defects on the property such as the windows, flooring, plumbing, damp and, if there is access, the roof. A structural survey is usually chosen by those purchasing a house as it includes everything in the ...http://www.zuil.co.uk/property-buyers-guide/buying-property_the-property-buying-process-in-theory.php