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Damp and condensation can look identical on a wall — the same peeling paint, the same black mould, the same musty smell — but they are two different problems with two different fixes. Condensation is moisture from inside the home settling on cold surfaces, usually solved by better ventilation. Damp is water getting in from outside or the ground, which …
Most buyers of a conventional, reasonably modern home in good order need a RICS Level 2 survey. If the property is older, has been extended or altered, is built in an unusual way, or shows visible signs of problems, you need a RICS Level 3 survey. Those two sentences cover roughly 90% of decisions. The rest of this guide explains …