How Damp Discovery Impacts Residential Property Transactions

Introduction

Many residential property transactions fall through due to damp issues identified in survey reports. While the causes of damp are varied, they often stem from both physical defects in the property and how moisture is managed in modern homes. These issues are frequently misunderstood, and treatments applied may not effectively resolve the underlying problems.

Professionals involved in property transactions - such as solicitors, estate agents, mortgage brokers, and lenders - must be aware of common damp-related defects, the potential risks they pose to transactions, and how to address these challenges. Understanding how to interpret technical reports for non-experts is also critical in mitigating risks and facilitating smoother transactions.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• What are the causes of damp in buildings
• Condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp the differences
• Common defects that cause damp - how to deal with them
• Remedies for vendors deal with damp prior to sale
• Building regulation and the implications for your transactions
• Listed buildings and how to manage damp
• Spray foam insulation stops mortgage applications - how to advise your vendor clients
• Injected cavity insulation - the implications on house sales
• Chimney breasts and damp - what to look for and not miss

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.