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I bought a house without a structural survey
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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 it cost
€48,000
Time lost
8 months
Emotional cost
Stressful
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.
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