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So not really sure what to think - anyone got any knowledge in this area?As mentioned, all modern builds eg, in Colindale, are all concrete shells with partition inserts, hence why they build them so quickly! The ones with the brick work are actually externally built over the concrete frame or structure. This is a modern way of building.
I can put you in contact with a couple of mortgage brokers who can confirm to you that the concrete construction has no draw backs, if it was a steel or timberframe then of course we would advise you otherwise, none the less, I know that it can be concerning if you do not know much about it. I have copied in the below link for you which may help https://www.homeprotect.co.uk/non-standard-construction-insurance/concrete-home-advice
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A few points:
- putting in new electrical wiring is a biggie as channels need drilling in the concrete (but we've had it done)
- our house has a flat roof. Good insulation helps keep it cool in summer. Insurance is a little more difficult for flat roof houses - some companies won't insure them but it's not "that" difficult to find someone who will.
- moving walls etc is obviously a bit more involved with concrete
Overall, I don't think it's a big deal at all. I never think about it.
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I would however pay for a full survey to check for concrete cancer (yes, it's a thing, it's when the reinforcement steel bars rust and expand within the concrete)
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It is true that the UK has an irrational prejudice against anything that isn't brick or stone and that can affect resale.
It is less of an issue than it used to be and less of an issue in London where there are more foreigners buying who probably won't be aware or care if they are aware.
Partition inserts are not an issue in my opinion and building a house quickly because it is poured concrete is an advantage, not a disadvantage. It doesn't mean it is inferior- it is just that pouring concrete takes less time than building with brick.
Look at the price of an equivalent new 100% brick building- it will have taken 3-6 months longer to build and will be priced accordingly.
85% of Singapore is high-rise poured concrete- no-one gives a shit.
Timber frame isn't a problem either- half of America is timber frame but again the UK has a collective issue with anything not brick or stone.
Two of our BTL's are concrete, no issue letting or insuring.
No issue with mortgages or valuation- never tried to sell them but I don't think it would be an issue either.
There might be other factors at play- a concrete building over a mineshaft might subside but that could happen with a brick building too.
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I have a mate who lives in a concrete house, he loves it as (no idea if its true..) sound doesn't travel as well so he can play loud without disturbing neighbours..
Our new build flat is not full concrete, but has concrete floors and stairs.
Silent. So fucking quiet. We do have a layer of sound insulation in our external walls, but even internally - we can use food processors and shag all we like, and the neighbours above us and next door have been putting holes in the walls and apologised for causing noise - that we didn't hear!
My stepson has actually just put his place on the market. 2 bed maisonette in a fairly crappy area of south London. It needs a fair bit of remedial work, has several damp patches, the layout is awful (for instance the stairs to the garden are in the bathroom). The best thing to do would be to gut it and start from scratch. Yours for a mere £425,000. Madness.
I'm not locked in here with you, you are locked in here with me.
Can't you just become a burden on your in-laws?
Anyway, how are you doing generally?
Is it yellow, or green?