Environmental &
Structural Problems
When you’re selling or buying a house or a piece of real estate, you need to be aware of the environmental and structural problems that affect the transactions. There is a variety of environmental and structural concerns that you need to consider.
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Environmental Problems:
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• The proper topography of the area has a powerful impact on the development of the area. When investing in real estate, invest in one with good and flat topography.
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• Sustainability is the most common environmental factor which investors are looking for.
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• Mold contamination is the biggest environmental issue in buildings that are poorly constructed and lack proper ventilation.
Structural problems:
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• Asbestos used for insulation or fire safety barrier is considered a structural defect.
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• Severs damp and damp course problems would be considered structural issues.
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• If the house has poorly constructed flat roofs and leaks, they can be listed in structural issues.
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• Other structural issues may include concrete affected by sulfate and red as flooring.
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It can be difficult to diagnose the environmental and structural problems by yourself. You can take advice from builders and structural engineers to identify and resolve these problems before selling your house.