Can You Add Damp Proofing Costs to a Remortgage?
A remortgage can sometimes cover damp-proofing work if you have sufficient equity and the lender approves the extra borrowing. Whether you can add the cost of damp proofing to a remortgage depends on the lender’s assessment of your finances and property. The...
Wall tie issues flagged on a homebuyer survey: what to do next
A warning about wall tie issues flagged on a homebuyer survey is a reason to investigate, not proof that the wall is failing. Wall ties connect the inner and outer masonry leaves of a cavity wall. Corrosion or failure can contribute to cracking and outward movement,...
Can You Live in a House with Moderate Wall Tie Failure?
A moderate wall tie finding isn’t, by itself, a verdict on whether a home is safe to live in. If you’re asking, “can you live in a house with moderate wall tie failure?”, the answer depends on the condition of the ties and the wider state of the masonry, not just the...
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