On Jan 3, 3:39*pm, RR1983 wrote:
Hi All,

I am new to this forum so apologies if I have place this thread in the
wrong section.

I am having a bit of a problem at the moment with a house I am currently
in the process of purchasing. *This problem relates to the issue of
'damp'...

The property: 110 years old, 2 bedroom, stone built end of terrace
property.

The issue: *I have had a survey on the property done by a so called
'RICS' surveyor. *He has advised that there is damp in the ground floor
lounge and the ensuit shower.

He has advised that the damp in the ensuit shower room is penetrating
damp but he thinks it could be because the shower room isnt well
ventilated. *He has suggest installing a ventilation fan.

That would make sense IF the house was occupied and
the shower was being used. With a shower being used
and inadequate venting, then you can get moisture build-up. It makes
no sense with a house that has been
empty for 6 months. And if the surveyor was aware of
that fact, it suggest to me that the surveyor is a buffoon.