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What happened

To win a bidding war I waived the survey. Six months later we found serious damp and a failing roof structure. The repairs cost more than the amount I "won" the auction by.

What I learned

Never remove the inspection to win a bid. The seller is not rewarding your speed, they are transferring their risk to you.

What happened

Everything was agreed verbally with a builder recommended by a neighbour. The final invoice was 70% above what we discussed and I had nothing in writing to argue with.

What I learned

Get every quote in writing, itemised, before anyone touches a wall. A recommendation is not a contract.