Think I upset a 1st time home owner ....

[Octopus]

I had a call from a new home owner today ........ they've just bought their first home. Knowing the area well, I asked them what type of report, if any, they had done before buying (the home probably cost over £375K if not more).

The answer was a visual inspection

Q. what did it say ?

A. It doesn't have an AMD3 fuseboard, and a variety of old and new sockets and switches.

The road was built in the early 1960's so I recommended they had a full survey, specifically to establish the condition of the cabling AND whether or not the lighting circuits have CPC's

oh hum ........... they are about to move in and are planning decorating and furnishings

I turned down the opportunity to go and take a look as I have my hands well and truly full ATM.

So they spend £375K and don't have advice that a full inspection for £250 isn't a sensible idea on this age of property.......... madness.

 

[pirate]

Here I go again...
Never buy a New Build unless there is no other option open to you!
There are a few exceptions, as some of the new flats, built with concrete floors, can be ok structurally...but electrically they are just as bad as the worst semi-detached or detached...and those 3 or 4 storey flats with a timber frame? Plague! Avoid!

 

[telectrix]

To Be Honest anyone buying a 2018 New Build from the big building companies should get an REWIRE as a must

CORRECTED THAT FOR YOU.

 

[Martyn Fletcher]

Given the extent and obvious ill intent in the OP example, it's clear that there should perhaps be some legislation regarding the protection of first time buyers (at the very least). Even if it is placing an onus upon the solicitors involved to get that wiring check done and to then include it in their costs, something buyers can't then avoid.
Nah! That'll never happen.

 

[rapparee]

Given the extent and obvious ill intent in the OP example, it's clear that there should perhaps be some legislation regarding the protection of first time buyers (at the very least). Even if it is placing an onus upon the solicitors involved to get that wiring check done and to then include it in their costs, something buyers can't then avoid.
Nah! That'll never happen.

I know I was sympathetic to first time homeowners earlier on in the thread, but you can't Molly Coddle them. Lessons have to be learned, you will just be dealing with green second time buyers then.

We only learn from the school of hard knocks.

 

[Octopus]

Problem with a lot of youngsters today is that ahead of lifes bills like a rewire are:

that new sofa and carpet for the house
that shiny new car on PCP
that new mobile phone on contract
that expensive keep up with the jones holiday
that 67" telly
subscription TV with all the sport and HD channels
and lots of drunken nights out

 

[mattg4321]

Correct.

I'm sure most on here have seen the posts on the local 'gossip' pages on Facebook. Normally goes something like:

Need an electrician to sort out an urgent problem I created whilst trying to save a few pennies whilst attempting to do something dangerous I have no grasp of. Must be able to start in 5 minutes and be very cheap! (Ok I may have changed that slightly)

Then watch the local bottom feeders spring in action! Or more likely their WAGS. I keep well well clear!

 

[JK-Electrical]

Here I go again...
Never buy a New Build unless there is no other option open to you!
There are a few exceptions, as some of the new flats, built with concrete floors, can be ok structurally...but electrically they are just as bad as the worst semi-detached or detached...and those 3 or 4 storey flats with a timber frame? Plague! Avoid!

Sounds like you're familiar with the properties at Glasgow Harbour too.

 

[pirate]

Ha JK! Glasgow Harbour!!!
Leave home in the morning, come home on the expressway...oh...there's a bit of my roof on the road!

 

[pirate]

Still, there are compensations for living/working in Glasgow Harbour...
1. You don't need a big drill, as the walls are made of rice paper.
2.All the bathrooms are internal, and the extractor fans vent directly into the service ducts...so very easy to replace...or just wire them up!
3. The window cleaning costs are astronomical, so undercut the current guys!
4. There are lots of attractive ladies from the East hanging around and eager to assist you with your frustrations..and empty your wallet.
5. You can get fantastic pictures of a minesweeper.
6. Never a problem parking! Just leave it anywhere...chances are 50 - 50 it'll still be there when you get back....wheels, though? Dunno...

 

[JK-Electrical]

Ha JK! Glasgow Harbour!!!
Leave home in the morning, come home on the expressway...oh...there's a bit of my roof on the road!

Sounds like you're a Govan lad.

 

[pirate]

Not quite a Govan lad, but I've spent some time around there...