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Posted by Taseen Ameerjan, on Mon 27 Jul 2015 06:21pm

Things to get checked in the house just after you buy it

Cornelius Cretu

Mon 27 Jul 2015 11:28pm

Hi Taseen, I've seen you posted this at the electrician category so I'll only discuss the electrical side of the matter. First of all you have to see how old is the fuse board, if there is bonding to gas and water pipes (or ask the electrician about that) if the lights and sockets work and what is the state of the sockets, switches and light fittings. Even If most of the things work you can still get an electrician to do an Electrical Installation Condition Report and you'll know the true state of your electrical installation. Regards, Cornelius Cretu

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Russell Baron

Sat 01 Aug 2015 02:56pm

Hi Taseen All what Cony says below is correct but really you would have been advised to have this carried out prior to completion. If any major issues where found you could perhaps then haggle with the seller to get the price reduced. Get a report carried out for your peace of mind. Cost will vary form approx 100-150 depending upon size of property Thanks Russ

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