u/Fantastic_Control289

Buying a House with Bats in the Loft

Our Level 3 survey was carried out a few days ago, and the surveyor told us there were bats in the loft, so he wasn't able to inspect it.

We've read the Bat Conservation Trust website, which suggests that having bats in a house isn't necessarily a problem. However, the thought of living with them under the same roof is still quite daunting.

We understand that additional surveys and licences may be required if the roof or loft ever needs work. We don't have any plans to convert the loft, so we're just hoping the roof doesn't need any major repairs. We're also considering asking the sellers to commission a bat survey before we proceed.

On top of that, we're concerned about proceeding without the loft being inspected. However, we understand the bats may remain until September, so insisting on a loft inspection could significantly delay the purchase.

Has anyone here bought or lived in a house with bats in the loft? We'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice you may have.

Thanks!

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Buying a House with Bats in the Loft

Our Level 3 survey was carried out a few days ago, and the surveyor told us there were bats in the loft, so he wasn't able to inspect it.

We've read the Bat Conservation Trust website, which suggests that having bats in a house isn't necessarily a problem. However, the thought of living with them under the same roof is still quite daunting.

We understand that additional surveys and licences may be required if the roof or loft ever needs work. We don't have any plans to convert the loft, so we're just hoping the roof doesn't need any major repairs. We're also considering asking the sellers to commission a bat survey before we proceed.

On top of that, we're concerned about proceeding without the loft being inspected. However, we understand the bats may remain until September, so insisting on a loft inspection could significantly delay the purchase.

Has anyone here bought or lived in a house with bats in the loft? We'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice you may have.

Thanks!

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u/Fantastic_Control289 — 2 days ago

Buying a House with Bats in the Loft

Our Level 3 survey was carried out a few days ago, and the surveyor told us there were bats in the loft, so he wasn't able to inspect it.

We've read the Bat Conservation Trust website, which suggests that having bats in a house isn't necessarily a problem. However, the thought of living with them under the same roof is still quite daunting.

We understand that additional surveys and licences may be required if the roof or loft ever needs work. We don't have any plans to convert the loft, so we're just hoping the roof doesn't need any major repairs. We're also considering asking the sellers to commission a bat survey before we proceed.

On top of that, we're concerned about proceeding without the loft being inspected. However, we understand the bats may remain until September, so insisting on a loft inspection could significantly delay the purchase.

Has anyone here bought or lived in a house with bats in the loft? We'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice you may have.

Thanks!

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u/Fantastic_Control289 — 2 days ago