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Default Buying a new flat. Should I pay for these repairs? (or are they trying to rob me blind as usual:D)


1) An "active" infestation of woodworm in the roof and floorboards

I'd put money on it last being active a few years after the house was
built - flight holes are left after the woodworm have gone. I wouldn't
do anything at this stage - if you buy it, put some masking tape over
the affected area and check back in the spring and see if any new holes
have appeared

2) Damp behind a sealed up chimney

easy to fix with ventilation as others have said - air brick in chimney
is a DIY job and your local chimneysweep will be able to cap the
chimney for a few quid

3) Damp in a window frame

cut it out, treat it, paint it, job done

Most importantly remember a free "survey" by a "Specialist" (read
"Salesman") is worth exactly what you paid for it

Charlie