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    • CommentAuthoralexc
    • CommentTimeJun 12th 2013
     
    Hello all

    I am looking for somewhere to buy.
    What does anyone think they would look for in an existing building. old or new.
    What caveats exist.
    I have not found a topic along these lines. The probably is one.



    In our case:
    We prefer an old ish house up to 110 years old, which is what we'd probably find near railway station basically.
    After buying we have 60000+ Euros (in NL) turn a place into something more green.
    If anyone is in NL or knows of anyone who could be of help near Dordrecht, i'd pay attention. Nederlands af engels.
    I look for :
    Roof south(ish) facing.
    Exterior walls that can take EWI (given planning consent)


    Thanks

    Alex
    • CommentAuthorEd Davies
    • CommentTimeJun 12th 2013
     
    Yes, I think there was a thread on this topic. I have a vague recollection of suggesting looking for a suspended (timber) ground floor that you can insulate under rather than a solid floor where you can't really be sure what's there other than to assume it won't be insulated.
    • CommentAuthorCWatters
    • CommentTimeJun 12th 2013
     
    If you are English check the tax position over there. We lived in Belgium for awhile and they have/had VAT (BTW) on houses. Older properties qualified for a lower rate and there were some time limits if you wanted to buy somewhere, do it up and then sell it. The tax position meant you didn't buy or move house without giving it a lot of thought.

    Did see quite a few old houses where people had added external wall insulation then brick slips. Sometimes quite nice brick detailing.
    • CommentAuthorjms452
    • CommentTimeJun 14th 2013
     

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