When you have found the house you like you want to move in and spend the rest of your time there in perfect harmony with the house. However, there are issues you can notice after you have moved in that may not have been mentioned or found when you looked around it previously.

Here are a few issues you may run into in your new house when buying or renting. 

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Damp 

Damp is a huge problem and can cause unprecedented damage to your house and your health. The previous owners may not have mentioned this or covered it up in the house survey, which they aren’t meant to do. Damp can aggravate already existing medical conditions such as asthma and this is the last thing you want to happen when you have just moved into your dream home. 

You can easily sort damp by finding out the main cause of it first. The cause of the damp could be from condensation building on the windows and the walls.

To solve this ensure you are not drying your clothes indoors and open windows whenever possible even for just 10 minutes a day to let any excess moisture out. You could also think about installing extractor fans in the rooms where steam and vapor build the most.

Damage

There may be structural damage or a hole in the roof causing leaks and water damage within your house. When you buy a house the survey should show up any structural problems however when you rent, you rely on the landlord or agent telling you about any ongoing problems.

Damage to a house can lead to expensive renovations needing to be done, especially if a leaky roof has caused problems with the floorboards. This is especially dangerous as you can fall through the rotting wooden floor. 

Contact your agent or immediately repair any excess damage you come across in your home. 

Infestation 

Your new home might have a problem with pests or an infestation. This could be anything from rodents in or under the house to cockroaches ruling the roost in your kitchen cupboards. If you start to see pests around your home then you should think about acting fast as one or two bugs can turn into thousands rather quickly as they reproduce at an alarming rate. 

Research pest control companies and find one suited for your needs. Give them a call and they will come over to take a look at your problem and quickly and effectively eradicate it. They will also give you tips and tricks on how to stop further pests from entering your home. 

Problem Neighbors 

You may be worrying about what your neighbors are like when you move to a new house in a new area. They could quite literally be the nightmare neighbors next door, playing loud music, causing grief and generally being rude to you and your other neighbors.

If this is the case then you could politely speak to them and try to iron out any kinks within the neighborhood. If this doesn’t work you could always report them to your local noise control team.

We hope this helps you identify some issues that may arise in your new home. Hopefully, nothing happens and you live happily in your new home.