Property surveys

ianp62 wrote on Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:46am:

Hi all

Hopefully someone can advise me I am coming to look at properties in the urracal and oria area next week hoping to find one to buy.  I am trying to get my ducks in order re a lawyer bank accounts etc.  I think it makes sense to get a survey done prior to purchase ( that’s what I would...

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... do in the uk anyway) would you reccomend this ?? And can anyone recommend a firm or individual to undertake this sort of work ??  I would really appreciate some advice.   Thanks … Ian P

ednab wrote on Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:43pm:

Hi Ian

It is a good idea especially if you are buying a very old property to do up.  It has been known that barns/sheds have been sold without survey to find later there are no footings. Rianne Smulders is the lawyer who is based in Oria, but covers a very wide area.  She covers many legal iss...

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...ues but she handles a lot of buying and selling properties.  Her phone number is 0034 600274514, you could Google her if you wish to see her complete details.  I have used her for many things and I find her excellent. 

Edna

Markyb wrote on Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:40pm:

Having a survey is just common sense.  I was advised not to have one by an Almeria Estate agent who was trying to pass off an illegal property as being ‘fully legal”. So yes get a full survey done.  It could save you thousands.  Pm if you want a name and contact details. 

ianp62 wrote on Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:50pm:

Thank you Edna great advice and contact

Ian