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@Mr_Smyth we recently used ZFN (https://www.zfn.co.uk/) and found them friendly, thorough and reasonably priced. You get a full WhatsApp report right after the survey visit, truly detailed, so you can make decisions while the full paper report is written. Give them a call, East based but might do SE. We also used Dunsin surveyors, way more expensive and corporate but also an option (1/3 more expensive that ZFN and no WhatsApp joy)

@aggi and @konastab01 thanks, I will adjust my expectations accordingly 😔

What shall be expected when you buy a property with new appliances? Shall these be registered and the guarantees added to the documentation pack? Or just booklets is enough? Same with windows, is it too crazy to ask for a guarantee on top of Fensa certificate or I am just too naive?

I am asking as I kept all these for our current house (and future buyers) I am seriously struggling to understand why anyone 'professionally' involved in the property market would do anything less... {facepalmemoji}

might need that number if we ever make it to E10 (fingers crossed!)

Were you very close to completion?

@aggi Brilliant!! Just out of curiosity how did you test the washing machine and dishwasher?
@Airhead truly useful, will make sure we get this too!

P.S: I love this forum!

Good point, I will make sure to go around and text everything room by room. Thanks @aggi

No, just flipped by a local developer

That is what we are expecting... maybe not even worth the price of writing into contract at all

bodyswerved

That's a really good question, is there such thing as a indemnity that would cover that? I guess it is all about finding a balance between feeling reassured that the renewal of the house has been properly done and not being too picky to the point of them telling us to do one

Developer has offered a year of snagging guarantee in a house we are thinking of buying and lawyer is happy to ask for this to be included in the contract. This is a first time dealing with a snagging clause, is there anything we need to make sure is definitely included or mentioned so we are covered properly?

Any forum recommended builders in East (E17, E10, e4, E5)? Need to get some quotes for a mixture of roof repairs and plumbing (great combo, I know) 😅

That's great! Did have to get any paperwork proving you have insulate underfloor for energy rating purposes?

Just started reading about having to move from D to C in 2024. Not really sure how that is going to be achieved in the london housing stock, specially in tiny old houses with very little space or savings for heat pumps, solar panels… will pebbledash 2.0 save the day?!

we have the restrictors plus a lock with small key in the middle horizontal section. Something like the ones in the link but less chunky. Seem to work well so far as a deterrent. Happy to send you the number of our installers if you are SE https://www.locksonline.co.uk/Sash-Window-Locks/Federal-Sash-Window-Security-Lock.html

P.S: apologies should have condensed both replies on a single post

@Mr_Smyth do keep me posted on prices and installers, it is on my list (but will have save £££ first)

hahhaha thanks, I didn't know memepedia existed!

@cozey I did not get this.. do I need to read more Tufte? Please explain, so much colour, lines, textures!!!
Jokes aside, we really like the house and the area so unfortunately I will have to train my patience! Thanks all for the advice and simpathy @Bobbo @johnnettles2 @revenant. et all

I think I am with @cozey on this, probably not worth it. It will be annoying but we will have to wait for an suitable opportunity (if porch gets work done on/house changes hands) and mention it then. In the meantime, if I ever get on a ladder I will remove that excess piss yellow paint on our side...

Thanks gents, I think london property prices are making me a bit paranoid

At risk of sounding megafussy is it worth mentioning this subtle encroaching by next door neighbour before buying a house?
I know it is probably not worth the stress but I wonder if it is worth to record the cheekiness of such fine porch since everyone has brought lawyers to the party... just in case next door wake up felling like annexing further territory one day

@Howard mainly the second, house was completely renewed in 2018 and all seems done to a good standard (fingers crossed) only things I could spot are:
-leaning front 2 feet wall will or will just stay put and become endearing like Pizza tower.
-cracks on second storey balcony's floor would affect the structure, compromise water tightness and/or cause damp problems???

@NickCJ has that ever worked? My sellers are super greedy and stubborn, it seems only huge discovery will get us a discount...

@revenant. brilliant! will drop him a line. Many thanks!!

hahaha... I might need a forum-approved builder in the area then! ツ

Any Lfgss approved surveyor? Need to get a Level 2 survey done in E17. Any advice to find someone reliable would be truly appreciated!

Hi @Moorhen00! Did you find something? I might be selling my Genesis Equilibrium Disc. Drop me a PM if you are still interested

Other dumb things like filling wall cavities (30s housing) with spray insulation that then allows damp bridging, filling the roof void with spray on insulation that then prevents any form of maintenance, fitting external insulation that prevents brickwork from drying out.

Could be a dumb question, but does rendering over brick front and back in a victorian terraced create that problem? Or is it about how and what rendering is done?