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Surveys when buying
Posted: Sun Jul 4, 2021 8:58pm
Just looking for some advice , we are wondering is it best to get a survey done on a property when buying in Spain as it’s not a legal requirement but to me seems like it should be ?
Paul79 wrote on Sun Jul 4, 2021 8:58pm:
Just looking for some advice , we are wondering is it best to get a survey done on a property when buying in Spain as it’s not a legal requirement but to me seems like it should be ?
Yes, definitely worth getting someone to survey it. They will pick up things that you may have missed when you looked at it, flag up things that may be coming towards the end of its life and anything non compliant.
Posted: Mon Jul 5, 2021 1:28am
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Paul79 wrote on Sun Jul 4, 2021 8:58pm:
Just looking for some advice , we are wondering is it best to get a survey done on a property when buying in Spain as it’s not a legal requirement but to me seems like it should be ?
The problem with "surveys", in the British meaning of the word, is that things are not done the same as they are in the UK and to survey an entire property would require different specialists from all areas of construction and this could cost you a fortune. If the property is standing and has no cracks in the walls, no obvious subsidence or damp, then a quick visit from a friendly builder is usually enough to tell you if the property is sound. Properties less than 10 years old should still be covered by the builder's insurance for any structural defects anyway. You'll probably need to spend more time and energy on checking all the paperwork, possible debts and legal stuff than you will need in checking a building that has been constructed from concrete and blocks. If you're looking at a finca in the countryside, then check that the building is actually categorised as a house and not a farm storage building, as these may not have any foundations either!
Mags44 wrote on Mon Jul 5, 2021 1:28am:
The problem with "surveys", in the British meaning of the word, is that things are not done the same as they are in the UK and to survey an entire property would require different specialists from all areas of construction and this could cost you a fortune. If the property is standing and has no ...
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...cracks in the walls, no obvious subsidence or damp, then a quick visit from a friendly builder is usually enough to tell you if the property is sound. Properties less than 10 years old should still be covered by the builder's insurance for any structural defects anyway. You'll probably need to spend more time and energy on checking all the paperwork, possible debts and legal stuff than you will need in checking a building that has been constructed from concrete and blocks. If you're looking at a finca in the countryside, then check that the building is actually categorised as a house and not a farm storage building, as these may not have any foundations either!
Thanks for the help
Posted: Mon Jul 5, 2021 1:26pm
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Paul79 wrote on Sun Jul 4, 2021 8:58pm:
Just looking for some advice , we are wondering is it best to get a survey done on a property when buying in Spain as it’s not a legal requirement but to me seems like it should be ?
Paul
I would highly recommend that you have a structural survey carried out, ours cost around 300€ 5 years ago for a Classico Villa and we discussed the report via Skype with the surveyor before we paid the deposit on the Villa luckly no major issues were found we have since sold that Villa and I believe the structural survey report helped with the quick sale of the property.
Phil.
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hilaryskitchen wrote on Mon Jul 5, 2021 1:26pm:
Paul
I would highly recommend that you have a structural survey carried out, ours cost around 300€ 5 years ago for a Classico Villa and we discussed the report via Skype with the surveyor before we paid the deposit on the Villa luckly no major issues were found we ...
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...have since sold that Villa and I believe the structural survey report helped with the quick sale of the property.
Phil.
Hi Phil
Is there any companies you could recommend?
Posted: Mon Jul 5, 2021 2:44pm
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Paul
Antonio Martínez de la Casa. Architect. Tel. 0034 665 810 411
Member of Madrid´s Architects Association COAM Number 15158
E mail [email protected]
Antonio speaks perfect English.
Phil.
hilaryskitchen wrote on Mon Jul 5, 2021 2:44pm:
Paul
Antonio Martínez de la Casa. Architect. Tel. 0034 665 810 411
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Member of Madrid´s Architects Association COAM Number 15158
E mail [email protected]
Antonio speaks perfect English.
Phil.
Thanks Phil
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 6:02pm
hilaryskitchen wrote on Mon Jul 5, 2021 2:44pm:
Paul
Antonio Martínez de la Casa. Architect. Tel. 0034 665 810 411
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Member of Madrid´s Architects Association COAM Number 15158
E mail [email protected]
Antonio speaks perfect English.
Phil.
Have used Antonio in the past, very professional, low cost and very fast at producing your report(s) or assessments etc and well worth using him. His English is perfect so no worries for anyone who feel their Spanish is not up to par. He has been in operation for many years. Highly recommended.
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