Last night I was showing a few clients some property to purchase.
It was one of the heaviest downfalls I’ve had and it made a challenge of getting from one property to the next. Hail was belting the car and the roads were super icy.
Admittedly, it was actually pretty fun. One aspect I like when inspecting property in these conditions is the ability to see bad design & faulty buildings.
These are the moments when houses get flooded and places get invaded by the elements. One property we looked at had almost a river of water flowing past it – luckily it was still out of reach from the place.
Some houses I went past last night clearly looked flooded and the angle of the land meant it was prime for flooding issues.
The section 32 normally includes a certificate indicating whether a property is in a high flooding zone or not. Whether you believe climate change or not – floods do seem to be happening with more regularity and in locations normally not susceptible.
The house inspection on a volatile day should not be skipped. Seeing a property in an extreme situation gives you a rare insight into a number of factors that you wouldn’t see on an ordinary day