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Ok, so just to clarify a few things here. I do have the money to complete all the known faults, plus an additional ten grand as a back up. I feel that i am in a better position than most to take this on as i have already completed quite a big renovation (external walls had to be knocked out and rebuilt, new kitchen, bathroom, plastering, electrics, wood work, and landscaped garden) and i done a good 65/70% myself. In addition, i have learnt so much, and i would love to put that knowledge to good use.
I am going to get a survey done, or pay to see the one that's already been completed after checking the reviews of the surveyor that has already done it. I was asking the question as i wanted to know if there is anything i can check myself before paying out the money for a survey as i know my budget is tight, and one big problem that comes up further down the line could mean that i have to pull out. I understand that a couple of hundred is not a large amount of money in the grand scheme of things, but don't think anyone would pass up the opportunity not to spend it if they didn't have to - especially if they could do a few checks them self. I also understand that the estate agent is not on my side. He understands it's at the top of my budget though, so i really don't think he would dumb down the problems knowing i am going to find out eventually, as it would be a waste of his time showing me the property.
A list of things that need to be completed:
New roof
new bathroom
new kitchen
internal walls knocked out and rebuilt
new electrics and plumbing, including a new boiler
new flooring/ skirting boards
and possibly an additional bathroom