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...
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:25, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

Thats why I bought an 1880's town house
And renovated the shit out of it
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, 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.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:37, Reply)

TD you got a cellar?

( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:38, Reply)

Half a cellar
House is on a steep hillside so I've a cellar in the front.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:41, Reply)

If you need any pointers tanking it gaz me

( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:43, 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!
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:46, Reply)

Thats OK
If you need any help feel free to ask for advise
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:49, Reply)

It's now my business so I'm fairly well versed in these things.

( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:54, Reply)

Cool
Property? what part?
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:58, 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.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, 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
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, 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?
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:17, Reply)