Spring time house move

Moving house in the Spring

Now is the usual time of year when first-time buyers are looking to move into their very first house, bungalow or flat, or families look for larger accommodation and properties with additional bedrooms and bathroom perhaps.

In the same way as you might have a vehicle inspection, before purchasing a car, the recommendation would be to have a structural survey inspection and report produced by a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer.

At a time when you’re already spending a lot of money, a survey and report can seem like a big expense.

However, it’s far better to be aware of any issues before you buy a property so that you can make an informed decision about how much you’re willing to pay for it and, if necessary, budget for any repair work that might need doing.

You may also be able to use the information, in the survey report, to negotiate with the vendor.

For example, if your survey report finds that you will need to undertake repairs costing £10,000 you could ask for a £10,000 reduction in price, or alternatively ask the seller to make the necessary repairs before you exchange contracts.