Who would normally pay for a follow-up structural inspection?
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I'm buying a property where the seller commissioned and paid for a structural engineer's report before the sale.
The report says there's no clear evidence of progressive subsidence, but it identifies roof spread and recommends a follow-up inspection because parts of the roof couldn't be fully inspected. It says the repair can't be fully specified until that follow-up is carried out. Before exchanging contracts, I'd like to understand exactly what work is needed.
Would you normally expect the seller to arrange/pay for the recommended follow-up inspection, or would that usually fall to the buyer?
Interested to hear from anyone who's been through something similar or works in surveying, structural engineering or conveyancing.
u/ComplaintDazzling106 — 1 day ago