We are thinking of buying this house but it has some cracks on the exterior wall…
It is clear that someone tried to patch them in the past. How bad do these look to you? The house was built in 1926 and we think it has cavity walls (although not 100% sure – the wall is 280mm thick). Inside it looks dry and there are no apparent cracks.
If we were to buy the house what would be the best thing to do about them? How much would it cost to rectify?
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Best Answer
If you haven't already, engage a home inspector who understands buildings and local conditions (especially with regard to soil). He or she will be able to offer a useful opinion on root causes, side effects and mediation strategy. (Depending on market conditions, the last part can form an important part of your price negotiation strategies, or convince you to walk away.)