UK Property Buying and Investment
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UK: Wednesday 10th March 2010

An answer to 'My survey says the property has subsidence or structural issues'

Answer

Don't Panic! Read the report again, the sruveryor usually says he 'suspects' subsidence or structural issues. You will need a structural engineer to confirm whether his suspicions are true or not. See about the structural issues in What A Property Survey Really Means.

Search Results for 'subsidence' in the Property Buyers Guide

What a Property Survey Really Means

...LI> You should expect movement on almost all older properties but it is important to ascertain 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 its...
http://www.zuil.co.uk/property-buyers-guide/buying-property_what-a-property-survey-really-means.php

How to Really Make an Offer on a Property

...r but any such agreement is likely to be complicated. If in the process of buying it is discovered that, for example, the property has subsidence or the house next door has got planning permission to double in size and block out all the sunlight to your garden, it would be fair f...
http://www.zuil.co.uk/property-buyers-guide/buying-property_how-to-really-make-an-offer-on-a-property.php

Search Results for 'subsidence' in Property FAQ

My survey says the property has subsidence or structural issues

Search Results for 'subsidence' in Property Terminology

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