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DAMP AND CAVITY WALL RELATED REPAIRS
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Damp in a Leasehold Flat: Who Is Responsible for Repairs
Damp in a leasehold flat isn’t automatically the landlord’s responsibility. Who is responsible for damp in a leasehold flat depends on its cause and…
Presenting an independent damp report and understanding who should arrange repairs
Damp and mould aren’t automatically a tenant’s fault. In England, landlords are responsible for fixing structural problems and faulty installations…
Can you get a mortgage with damp? What lenders check
Damp does not automatically prevent a mortgage. You can get a mortgage on a house with damp issues, but a lender may ask for more information if the…
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…
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…
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…
Managing Agents’ Responsibility for Damp: A Guide
A damp patch in one flat may point to a local issue, or it may indicate a fault affecting the wider building. The managing agent’s responsibility for…
Negotiating House Price After a Damp Report: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
A damp report can identify a concern without confirming its cause or full extent. That distinction matters when you’re negotiating house price after…
Damp Proofing Gone Wrong: Assessment and Next Steps
What if damp returning after remedial work points to a different moisture source, rather than proving the original treatment failed? It is…
Long-term damage caused by ignoring bulging brickwork
Could a wall that has looked unchanged for months still be moving? The long-term damage caused by ignoring bulging brickwork can include widening…