Thanks all for your replies - we aren't planning on staying for a long time, but we have the same thoughts as graham in that it will increase the value of the property once we come to sell it.
We have just had the Homebuyers survey carried out and this is what they fond under the following sections
G2 - Gas: Mains supply is provided with the meter located in the external cupboard. The visual condition appears satisfactory. Gas installations should be serviced on an annual basis. You should ensure that the installation is fully serviced prior to commitment to purchase albeit this will only be limited as it would appear that the gas supply only fuels the cooker in the reception room. I refer you to later comments with
regards to the heating installation. Condition rating 3
G3 - Water: The property has a gravity fed system with plastic water storage tanks located in the loft, and stopcock located in the ground floor stairwell. The installation had been drained down. Furthermore, my inspection of the water storage tank was limited due to insulation. Correctly fitting lids should be provided to prevent humidity from occurring from within the loft. During the course of any improvement works the installation should be tested for any necessary leaks. Condition rating 2
G4 Heating: Heating is provided via wall hung electric heaters. These are possibly the original. Current arrangements may not be the most cost effective and consideration should be given to replacing the central heating installation (for example a gas combination boiler). You are advised to obtain further advice from a heating engineer.
In the absence of this, you should also ensure that the electrical heaters are tested prior to commitment to purchase. Condition rating 3
G5 - Water Heating: Hot water is stored in a copper cylinder located in the front bedroom. Reference should be made to previous comments with regards to the heating installation - a condensing gas fired boiler may be
more cost efficient. Further advice should be sought. In the absence of this you should at least ensure an off peak timer is provided to the hot water cylinder. Condition rating 3
So was my original thoughts of having it all replaced with a new boiler, rads etc along the right lines? Is 2k quite unreasonable still?
Cheers!