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Deal with subsidence issues early
If you know, or even suspect, that your property has undergone subsidence or has been underpinned, it is much wiser to act than ignore it. Surveyors are becoming increasingly worried about cracks, bulges and window/door joinery distortions, commonly referring … Continue reading
Help with insuring an underpinned property
How we helped a client insure their property that had historic underpinning problems. Firstly a big thank you for the excellent service you provided. As you know the property had some under-pinning about 10 years ago and we had so … Continue reading
DONT PAY FOR FRESH SURVEY REPORTS FOR HOMES WITH SUBSIDENCE PROBLEMS
On properties that have suffered subsidence or subsidence issues, or mining issues or historic movement. Things to note! If the subsidence excess exceeds £1500 or even, £1000 with some lenders like Nationwide Building Society the mortgage is invalid so please … Continue reading
Mining & Subsidence effect on Insurance
When the UK was full of working coal mines, there was a lot of housing built very close to the Coal mines, and over the years as the mines grew larger the shafts sometimes went under the homes. When subsidence, … Continue reading
Selling Subsidence Affected & Underpinned Properties
If your property has been affected by subsidence or has already been underpinned you may find it very difficult to obtain competitive insurance. This problem can be even worse if you are trying to sell your house especially in today’s … Continue reading
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