On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:33:19 +0100, Tim S wrote:

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Last house I looked at I wouldn't have bothered with a survey. I would
however have paid for a detailed inspection of the drains because I had
cause for concern. I'd rather spend my money on specialist reports about
things I've flagged up than pay someone to tell me less than I already
know.

I agree. It makes a lot of sense to select which items to have a really
close look at. A survey (even a 'full' structural survey) is fairly
shallow. You can decide for yourself which aspect you need to investigate
more closely even if you only have a basic understanding.
In fact a flat in a block, that are properly occupied not all on
the market at once, then a survey may be really useless looking at the
management companies account and the service charge accounts would be much
much more important.



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