Sell House With Damp Structural Issues? | Sharpes Auction House

Due to the UK climate one issue that keeps arising and prevents property owners from selling their house quickly is the dreaded DAMP. On average, it rains one in three days during the year and most properties are beset with damp at some point in their lives.

What type of damp do I have?

By far the most common type of damp is condensation, which is caused by moist air inside condensing on the walls which are colder than the air inside. This is mostly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Secondly, we have rising damp caused by ground water moving up through a wall or floor, either because the ground level outside the property is higher than the damp proof course or there isn’t adequate drainage. Older houses may not even have a damp proof course or damp proof membrane, or it may have been damaged over the years. Finally penetrating damp is caused by structural problems such as faulty gutters or roofs or water leaking through cracks in the walls or through crumbling render.

What is subsidence?

Subsidence can be caused by any one of a number of reasons: inadequate foundations, the moisture content of the soil, trees in close proximity to the building that draw moisture from their surroundings or broken or damaged drains. More often than not property owners have to fork out thousands of pounds on repairs to rectify problems such as damp or structural defects – Dry Rot, woodworm and subsidence. A survey by insurance company LV= found that the average repair bill amounts to £4025. In cases where the property needs to be underpinned, that figure can be considerably more. The worst case scenario may mean that part of the property would have to be demolished. Not only does damp or subsidence inhibit your chances of selling your house quickly, it can prevent prospective buyers from getting a mortgage as any issues have to be resolved before the bank is willing to lend out money.

How can Sharpes help me?

If you want a quick sell then Sharpes Auctions are your best bet. We have helped many vendors facing difficulties in selling their properties fast, regardless of the condition. You can put your house on the market with damp or structural issues, as the majority of our purchasers are cash buyers, therefore negating the need for any kind of loan to purchase the property. Our database of potential purchasers is constantly updated and they are informed of any new properties we are marketing. Our properties are also advertised on all the online property portals including Right Move, Zoopla, Primelocation, Findaproperty, Mumsnet, Kirstieandphil, MSN, Mailonline, Home24, Nethouseprices, The Telegraph, The Times, JohnstonPress as well as social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, thereby enhancing the chances of selling your property quickly.

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What areas do Sharpes Auctions cover?

We can sell your property in all areas. Sell house with subsidence, sell house with subsidence Bradford, sell house with subsidence Leeds, sell house with subsidence Wakefield, sell house with subsidence Halifax, sell house with subsidence Huddersfield, sell house with subsidence, sell house with subsidence Bury, sell house with subsidence Bolton, sell house with subsidence Burnley, sell house with subsidence Rochdale, sell house with subsidence Blackburn, sell house with subsidence Preston, sell house with subsidence Manchester and all surrounding areas in the Yorkshire and Lancashire regions.

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