Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE4
The Instruction
Stokemont’s Building Surveying team were instructed to assist clients with their pre-purchase due diligence and undertake a RICS Level 3 Home Survey (Full Building Survey) of a semi-detached house on Lincoln Road, Peterborough.
The property had been occupied by tenants for a number of years and, given its age and apparent condition, a detailed inspection was considered appropriate to establish its overall condition and identify significant defects and areas requiring further investigation.
The Property
The property comprised an established semi-detached house within a residential area of Peterborough.
Having been tenanted for an extended period, the property required careful consideration of its condition, maintenance history and the performance of its principal building elements.
Key Survey Findings
The survey identified a number of significant issues requiring attention, including concerns relating to blocked drains, dampness, potential asbestos-containing materials and structural defects.
The inspection also considered the wider condition of the building fabric and areas where the property’s history of occupation and maintenance appeared to have contributed to deterioration.
Given the nature of the findings, several matters warranted further investigation and specialist input before the client proceeded with the purchase.
Our Advice
Our Building Surveyors provided detailed advice on the defects identified and highlighted areas where specialist investigations or remedial works should be considered.
Particular care was taken to distinguish matters that could be addressed through routine maintenance from those requiring further technical assessment, allowing the clients to better understand the potential implications of the property’s condition.
The Outcome
The RICS Level 3 Home Survey provided the clients with a detailed assessment of a property presenting a combination of building defects and maintenance concerns.
The instruction demonstrated the value of a comprehensive Level 3 Home Survey where a property’s condition, history of occupation and potential defects warrant investigation beyond the scope of a standard property viewing.
Stokemont provides RICS Level 3 Home Surveys (Full Building Surveys), providing detailed advice on the condition of residential properties and identifying areas requiring further investigation before purchase.
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