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    Wall Ties and older building regs

    Hi all, Sorry to bring this 'done to death' subject again. So, I had a survey done, Wall Tie failure was mentioned due to a 'bowing wall'. The bow was fixed. The top 7 courses on the gable end had no wall ties. They were removed and wall ties fixed. I have since had a second survey for the...
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    Wall Ties! Two surveys - Two opinions

    You are right, it did sound odd to me. I have had received the initial swathe of documents from the vendors solicitor. No mention of ownership, but it does mention a lease, something which I have not been advised of from anyone thus far. I think I'll be calling my solicitor to review what they...
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    Wall Ties! Two surveys - Two opinions

    Hi all, Looking for some advice as a first time buyer. I viewed and offered on a property a couple of weeks ago. The property is a ground floor maisonette. The mortgage lender carried out their valuation survey of the property and have agreed the offer without any restrictions or conditions. I...
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    Draining Towel Rad in Hot Water system?!

    Shhhh! Save the shooting for the previous owner!
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    Draining Towel Rad in Hot Water system?!

    Grrr... None of the Rads have a drain fitted. I'll have to rummage under the boiler as it's in a low down cupboard, it may well be the lowest point in the system. If not, could I (in theory) use the filling loop to drain? Taking into account the non-return valve of course!
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    Draining Towel Rad in Hot Water system?!

    Hi All, First post, but I've used the forum for advice before. My heated towel rail has developed a leak (the slow drip type) and needs to have the valves replaced. It is not part of the central heating circuit, it comes on when the hot water is heating the cylinder. It's a closed (:?:)...
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