Today I have been to see a pleasant 1930s semi-detached property. My Clients have found a house that structurally is in good condition. It is built with walls of cavity construction but there was no evidence of cavity wall tie failure. It has the original roof and the original tiles. The tiles have in part been replaced where they deteriorated and as the rafters are protected by the original slater’s felt there was little evidence of any water penetration, but, the roof really has come to the end of its useful life. My Clients must therefore be prepared to replace the roof at some stage though this is not necessary immediately. Gutters and downpipes are in acceptable condition. The windows have been replaced and they are in acceptable condition even though they are all bashed about a bit and they tend also to be showing their age. Insulation in roof is modest can be improved upon. The house has a clean bathroom suite, but the shower has leaked in the past. The kitchen is narrow but adequately fitted and from this you can be realise the house needs a certain amount of tender loving care to be lavished on it…   more »