Caveat Emptor. I find it surprising that some people are not more cautious when making what is usually their largest ever purchase.
My bungalow was bought privately from two brothers who were builders who were well known locally and had a good reputation.
I did have a survey done but also did my own inspection and that involved crawling into the corners of the loft and raising drain covers etc.
I asked the sellers numerous questions as regards the building construction and materials used which they were able to answer because they had done a lot of work in the bungalow for themselves to a high quality.
I arranged with them to do extra bits of work such as additional boarding in the loft and putting hooks and clips on to the patio doors
So when I moved in 20 years ago I had no surprises at all.
My new next door neighbours have just employed the same brothers to do some building work for them on my recommendation...and I know they will do a good job.
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