Property Problems
Buying a house is a big decision, but it can be fraught with difficulty and beset by many problems. From Japanese Knotweed and septic tanks, to damp, subsidence and hidden defects, there’s a lot to look out for before you commit. A home survey can help you identify and understand many common property problems and below, you’ll find more information on some of the things to look out for before you sign on the dotted line.
- Six property issues that can be costly to repair
- Septic tank inspections for homebuyers
- Cladding systems
- Japanese Knotweed Surveys
- What are PRC homes?
- Everything you need to know about the latest septic tank regulations
- Common property problems and how to avoid them
- What to do when my home survey finds woodworm
- Roof problems and how to spot them
- Common concealed property defects and how to spot them
- RICS updates its Japanese Knotweed guidance
- Can dry rot devalue a home?
- A homebuyers' guide to damp
- How to identify Japanese Knotweed
- Common brickwork defects and what they mean
- Common historic property problems
- Understanding subsidence – a practical guide
- Property viewing checklist: What to look out for when buying a house
- What should be fixed in a house before I buy it?