Building Survey in Newark reports just one concern

The Home Buyers Survey in Newark, Nottinghamshire, claims only one repair is needed at a home.

The five bedroom and three bathroom property has been described as almost faultless by a Home Buyers Survey in Newark. The Resident Surveyor recommended that their client go ahead with the purchase as both the inside and outside structures of the building were in excellent condition.

Heating system requires attention says Newark Survey

A number of connected issues related to the heating of the house were raised:

• Radiator unions within the property were leaking (including the landing and a bedroom).
• The boiler was considered to be outdated and entering the end of its useful life.

The Home Buyers Survey in Newark made the following recommendations to meet these problems:

• A Gas Safe registered heating engineer’s full report should be obtained and any recommendations made by this further report should be implemented.
•   The gas fired central heating system, which is original to the property, should be updated. 
• Radiator unions should be repaired prior to the damage worsening.

In addition, the HomeBuyer Report advised that:

•  A qualified Electrician should conduct a full report on the house’s electrics and any recommendations made should be acted upon.

Although these points do not sketch a picture that should cause panic, at the very worst defective installations can be dangerous, short of this they can cost home-owners in unnecessary bills. 

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) not disclosed by selling agent

Another connected issue that emerged from the Home Buyers Survey in Newark was that an EPC was not available. This document must be produced by a seller’s conveyancer before the exchange of contracts between two parties.

The EPC lists a properties’:

• Energy-efficiency rating.
• Environmental impact rating.

Both ratings are partly determined by heating factors like those discussed above.

Local Environment issues

The Home Buyers Survey in Newark made reference to the Local Environment Agency’s website, which had reported that the property was within 500m of flood affected areas.  Although the property had not been affected, such proximity could drive up the cost of buildings insurance on the property.

Finally, it was mentioned that the British Geological Survey reported a moderate risk of structural movement due to subsistence hazards within the post code area.

Both environmental matters should be taken to legal advisors, said the Home Buyers Survey in Newark.