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( , Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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( , Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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Engineered joists (fji's) and a lot of C-stud.
Don't fucking touch it mate
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:11, Reply)
Don't fucking touch it mate
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:11, Reply)
Which new builds aren't like that?
Our house looks like it was built by blind kids. Right angles not included
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:13, Reply)
Our house looks like it was built by blind kids. Right angles not included
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:13, Reply)
Depends on what you want, all mid to large house builders use shit materials sourced at the lowest cost
Look for independant's that do 14 houses/converts but put pride and skill into it. £380k gives you big bang to the buck
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:15, Reply)
Look for independant's that do 14 houses/converts but put pride and skill into it. £380k gives you big bang to the buck
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:15, Reply)
I would no more buy a mainstream new build house than I would seal up my own arsehole.
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I used to inspect Bovis/Barratt/Bloor homes thats only the B's
The shoddy workmanship You would not believe
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:25, Reply)
The shoddy workmanship You would not believe
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:25, Reply)
Oh, I can believe it.
The lack of room space in many is also appalling.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:30, Reply)
The lack of room space in many is also appalling.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:30, Reply)
You only see the glam. french doors and kitchen
Shit materials all through the tendor process
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:33, Reply)
Shit materials all through the tendor process
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:33, Reply)
I was at a house today that's maybe 15 years old and is already badly fucked.
It'll be worthless in another 10 years - not a bad area so it might warrant a major rebuild but the rent is low because of the condition, and that'll happen across the rest of the development, then it'll no longer be a nice area...
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:25, Reply)
It'll be worthless in another 10 years - not a bad area so it might warrant a major rebuild but the rent is low because of the condition, and that'll happen across the rest of the development, then it'll no longer be a nice area...
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:25, Reply)
Thats why I bought an 1880's town house
And renovated the shit out of it
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:31, Reply)
And renovated the shit out of it
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:31, Reply)
Mine is 100 years old either next year or the year after.
Having said that, a couple of my flats (1985 built) are really starting to show problems.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:37, Reply)
Having said that, a couple of my flats (1985 built) are really starting to show problems.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:37, Reply)
Half a cellar
House is on a steep hillside so I've a cellar in the front.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:41, Reply)
House is on a steep hillside so I've a cellar in the front.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:41, Reply)
I've been letting out property since 1995.
When I first bought this the kitchen had partially fallen into the cellar, which I've rectified.
Thanks, but I know my way round these things!
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:46, Reply)
When I first bought this the kitchen had partially fallen into the cellar, which I've rectified.
Thanks, but I know my way round these things!
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:46, Reply)
Other than being an irresponsible slum landlord
I run - or rather, I am an inventory/check out person/business.
Because I am not RICS qualified I am unable to provide qualified structural assessments although my considered opinion is often accepted by passers by and other interested parties.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:04, Reply)
I run - or rather, I am an inventory/check out person/business.
Because I am not RICS qualified I am unable to provide qualified structural assessments although my considered opinion is often accepted by passers by and other interested parties.
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:04, Reply)
Thats often the case
If you have any issues that you're unsure, Feel free to gaz me
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:09, Reply)
If you have any issues that you're unsure, Feel free to gaz me
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:09, Reply)
I'd never pretend to be structurally qualified
But I know more than most letting agents so I can usually provide advice as part of the service.
Question requiring objective answer - silicone sealant in a wet room with no external ventilation. Your expected life before replacement?
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:17, Reply)
But I know more than most letting agents so I can usually provide advice as part of the service.
Question requiring objective answer - silicone sealant in a wet room with no external ventilation. Your expected life before replacement?
( , Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:17, Reply)
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