Condensation or damp?

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Afternoon guys. By looking at some photos, can someone say whether we have a condensation problem or a more serious issue. We moved into this property in April

I found a damp patch about 6" in circumference approx 8" above the skirting on the wallpaper. Ripped it away, but no damp underneath. I assume they have had some issues before because that part is plasterboard. Where the aerial comes out , you can feel a draught coming through. Ripped off more wallpaper & i think that's mould on the back, but am perplexed the plasterboard underneath the damp patch is dry.

I've put some photos up for you to look at. Cheers
 

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External pics would be more useful. Could be a leaking window frame causing damp encouraging mould especially if area is unventilated or furniture has blocked air movement
around that corner.
 
Hope these help.
 

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Looks to be cracks to render? Which will trap moisture .
Are gutters clear and undamaged?
 
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Looks to be cracks to render? Which will trap moisture .
Are gutters clear and undamaged?
I had filled in the most obvious ones during the summer. Had a lot of rain this month, so i assume the dark lines in render are cracks too?

Gutter's are undamaged, but not sure if clear.
 

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