house perchase

[butcher]

we are buying a 2 year old property with the remainder of NHBC , and paying cash. Is there a need for a survey?

[NORMANTHEDOG]

of course,dont buy it without one,you may regret it in the future if you dont, it tells you many things about the property,the area,whether a motorway will be built nearby,flooding details,council plans for that area,you would be absolutely mad not to have one done

[tony1941]

The problems that NORMAN lists are all very real, but they are revealed in Searches, not a survey. Your solicitor will normally do searches as part of the deal. Personally, if there's nothing obviously wrong with the property and it's only 2 years old, I would savea the survey costs and spend it on a house warming party.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

tony,yes you are right,i got it mixed up.but i think the solicitor would advise a survey just in case,

[buildersmate]

The NHBC warranty covers structural problems for 10 years, but covers other problems for only 2 years. A survey will tell you much more, as NormanTD suggests.

[Top_Gooner]

Yeo, gey a survey done, as it will also aid you in getting insurance as well as give you peace of mind.