Survey report, deal or no deal? PLEASE HELP

We have purchased a house for 380k it's a first time buy, it's nice but we don't adore it, best of a bad bunch you might say. My partner and I are expecting increased costs in the future with IVF so will have no money for repairs, a summary of the level 3 report can be found below alongside our requests, the estate agent has confirmed that the buyer will provide the gas certificate and that is all. So Should we pay for the additional surveys or not? Should we not go ahead with the purchase? We feel unsure and looking for some guidance, a call with the suveyour wasn't helpful

1.Roof Spread / Loft Support Structural engineer assessment to confirm the cause and required remedial work. 2.Damp Under Stairs / Sulphate Attack Damp & timber specialist to investigate and confirm cause, including the condition of the floor slab. 3.Black Mould & Poor Ventilation Install or upgrade extractor fans in affected areas (e.g. bathroom, hallway). 4.Suspected DIY Electrical Work & Fuse Board Full EICR and remedial works to bring the system to current safety standards. 5.Gas Safety Gas Safety Certificate for the boiler and associated installations. 6.Drainage Issues (Red-rated) CCTV drainage survey and action taken for any defects. 7.Missing Building Regulations / Certifications Provision of documentation or indemnity insurance for: Roof replacement Wall removal Bathroom alteration Outbuilding conversion 8.Wall Structure, Cracking, and Lintels Structural engineer to assess cracking to external walls and render Confirm if movement is related to faulty drainage or other structural concerns. Check for appropriate lintels above windows and doors and advise on any required installation. 9.Confirm structural suitability of the outbuilding wall and provide documentation or indemnity if necessary. 10Chimney Condition Inspection and repair of damp-affected chimney breast. Removal of moss/vegetation growth on external chimney brickwork. Repointing using lime-based mortar Check internal flue ventilation to prevent further moisture build-up.

Posted Apr 9, 2025, 8:22 PM UTC

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