home & property: buying
Buying the right house
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home & property: buying Buying the right house |
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Continued from page 1 Problem areas Nobody wants to buy a house and then discover it needs substantial repair work. Of course few houses are in perfect condition and most problems can be fixed without breaking the bank. However, there are three very costly areas you should always be aware of when viewing a house:- The Roof. Retiling is very expensive and isn't something you want to be facing three months after moving in - Damp and rotten wood. For any areas of damp you can see there will probably be many more you can't. - Substantial cracks on the wall. This could be the sign of structural problems ahead particularly if they're on the exterior. Although these areas will be checked in your survey, you should be looking out for them yourself when you view the property. Time and money can be saved by having a thorough look around. There's nothing worse than thinking you have found the perfect house only to then read the surveyors report of a faulty roof and damp throughout the house. The Final Thought Buying a house is one of the most exciting processes you will ever experience. You are moving on, entering a new stage of your life. However, you need to make sure this new stage is as good as it can be and a pile of regrets aren't looming around the corner. You can't guarantee you're buying the right house but by giving it plenty thought you can give yourself a great chance. |
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