Selling our house

[witch]

I think you should take the risk. My house was built in 1947 and we have no woodworm.

 

However, I would be concerned about the survey - on a house of that age you really should be getting a full survey done

[Andrew_C]

Worm in a 50 year old house wouldn't surprise me. In fact, it might even be more surprising if it wasn't there! (A long time ago I worked for surveyors)

 

That said, it is unlikely to be catastrophic in scale, and all you will need is a spray, and a couple of nights in a hotel! Contact a local company (Rentokil will be £ching) and ask for a 'worst case, finger in the air, guess at a price' then you will know what you are letting yourself in for IN THE WORST CASE.

 

Then buy it. Around here, you will have made more on the price going up in 6 months than the treatment will cost.

 

If you can go back and have a good look in the loft, pull some insulation aside, and look for little piles of very fine dust (called Frass). Easier to see that the worm holes themselves.

Edited January 14, 2016 by Andrew_C

[elsiegee40]

Having done a cursory google on the subject, it would appear that timber needs to be fresh or damp for the bugs to get in. Does the report you have check for damp?

 

I agree with witch that a full structural survey covers so much more (subsidence, damp, etc) and I would only consider not getting one done on a property still covered by an NHBC guarantee

[sippo]

Thanks all.

 

It's so frustrating. The surveyor has said he can't see any, but can't be sure. It's says we should get a report before exchange, but then says we should budget for any future cases.

 

I have an appointment with the solicitor today, so will ask him. If it's the buyers responsibility, I think we will take the risk.

[Iain.Faulkner]

If it was on teh market originally at £195k and you've been offered £190k then you should be biting their hand off and tell the people you're buying from that you've had to reduce your offer by the same amount. Ultimately it makes no difference to you as long as the house you're buying comes down by the same amount.

[sippo]

Having done a cursory google on the subject, it would appear that timber needs to be fresh or damp for the bugs to get in. Does the report you have check for damp?

 

I agree with witch that a full structural survey covers so much more (subsidence, damp, etc) and I would only consider not getting one done on a property still covered by an NHBC guarantee

 

No high readings of damp.

[Andrew_C]

He's using standard "Weasel Words"; but to be fair, he can't have all the floor boards up, and check all the beams. You'll probably be alright, but, as with houses in general, worth having a fund set aside for this sort of eventuality.

[sippo]

We finally exchanged on friday. Moving in a week or so.

 

We need to buy a dual fuel range oven. We are thinking about a range of a budget circa £1k.

 

Anyone have any experience's. There is a nice SMEG one, but not sure if you'd just be paying for the name. Can't seem to find any reviews anywhere.

[CHR1S]

We finally exchanged on friday. Moving in a week or so.

 

We need to buy a dual fuel range oven. We are thinking about a range of a budget circa £1k.

 

Anyone have any experience's. There is a nice SMEG one, but not sure if you'd just be paying for the name. Can't seem to find any reviews anywhere.

 

Range Cookers With Free UK Delivery - Britain's Favourite Range Cooker Specialist were amazing, very professional company - highly recommend them.

 

Ours was a Stoves dual fuel and its been brilliant so far, 5 year warranty too.

Edited February 22, 2016 by CHR1S

[elsiegee40]

We finally exchanged on friday. Moving in a week or so.

 

We need to buy a dual fuel range oven. We are thinking about a range of a budget circa £1k.

 

Anyone have any experience's. There is a nice SMEG one, but not sure if you'd just be paying for the name. Can't seem to find any reviews anywhere.

 

Which Best Buys Under £1000

 

Stoves Sterling 900DFT £899 (Scored 66%)

Pros "Accurate oven controls, great for baking, good grill"

Cons "Nothing major"

 

Hotpoint Ultima EG902GX £934 (Scored 69%)

Pros "Multifunction and conventional ovens, heats up quickly, accurate temperatures, excellent grill in conventional oven, gas flame safe system, fully automatic cooking in left-hand oven"

Cons "Exterior is difficult to clean

 

AFter those two

 

Stoves Sterling 1100DF £1250 (Scored 71%)

Pros "Multifunction and fan ovens, storage compartment, warming compartment, telescopic runners, griddle, fully automatic cooking in left-hand oven, non-tip shelves, excellent grill"

Cons " No gas flame safe system, hob is rather cramped"

[sippo]

We finally exchanged on friday. Moving in a week or so.

 

We need to buy a dual fuel range oven. We are thinking about a range of a budget circa £1k.

 

Anyone have any experience's. There is a nice SMEG one, but not sure if you'd just be paying for the name. Can't seem to find any reviews anywhere.

 

Did they install a hood as well? There is a hood but is in the wrong location. There used to be a smaller electric oven, but the vendor took that.

[CHR1S]

Did they install a hood as well? There is a hood but is in the wrong location. There used to be a smaller electric oven, but the vendor took that.

 

Im guessing you were asking me? I will answer anyway

 

I had my kitchen fitter do mine so cant comment on their installers. I did get a free hood with mine, which was upgraded free of charge due to a shortage of stock.

[sippo]

Having measured the 'gap' it is 90cm. A range is 90cm. Did I read somewhere there has to be a certain gap either side?

[CHR1S]

Ours didnt, was a very tight fit but we squeezed it in.