House was priced at £375k, my offer of £360k was accepted.

However upon survey it has come back with a few issues.

The house is a 3 bed semi-detached.

Energy rating is D (64).

The hose was build in 1920.

🔴 Key urgent issues (high priority)

• Fire safety risks
  • No/insufficient escape windows upstairs
  • Missing hearth to fireplace
  • Lack of confirmed safety glazing in doors
• Electrical & gas safety
  • No recent electrical or gas safety certificates
• Heating & boiler
  • No recent servicing; must be checked
• Roof structure
  • Poor ventilation + hidden areas (risk of timber decay)
• Stairs & internal safety
  • Unsafe bannister
• Carbon monoxide protection
  • Needs proper alarms installed/checked

🟠 Major but non-urgent issues (medium priority)

These will require repairs and budgeting:

Exterior & structure

• Roof:
  • Broken/missing tiles, moss build-up, missing flashings
  • Likely re-roofing needed in ~5–10 years
• Chimney:
  • Deteriorating brickwork and pointing
• External walls:
  • Cracked render + damp risk due to high ground levels
• Gutters:
  • Leaks and maintenance issues

Interior condition

• Ceilings:
  • Cracking, possible failure → may need replacement
• Walls:
  • Cracked plaster; possible re-plastering
• Floors:
  • Uneven areas, damaged flooring
• Kitchen & bathrooms:
  • Poor sealant, ventilation issues, some damage

Windows & joinery

• Rot in timber windows
• Failed seals (misting double glazing)
• General wear and poor condition