Homes Under The Hammer host points out major problem easily missed when viewing property
Homes Under The Hammer host Martin Roberts has revealed a huge problem with a property that can easily be missed.
Dion Dublin went to visit a semi-detached house in Hall Green, Birmingham - just five miles out of the city centre and thus a desirable place to live. The house needed a lot of refurbishment but was structurally sound.
Speaking as he entered the property, Dion shared: "The front garden needs a bit of attention... but inside, it does feel a bit dark in there. Even though you've got those two glass panels there.
"I think it's down to the red old-fashioned wallpaper, but this is quite a nice space." As he walked around the property, he was pleased to see no signs of damp. Walking around the living room, he said: "Can't smell any damp, can't see any damp. We've got a gas fire so I can't see any central heating. The windows are single-glazed; they need changing."
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In a voiceover, Martin said there was a potential downstairs to make it more open plan but did say the second living room, needs new doors, which open up into the garden and looks out across the big green space.
Dion headed upstairs to look at the bedrooms and bathroom. He told viewers: "Upstairs, we have got three bedrooms and a family bathroom. There's a few quid to be spent here.
"Try and find some space for a combi boiler and you have a bit more space in here. It's doable, everything's doable," before he spotted one little issue, adding: "This is the first bit of negative news I'm bringing you. Bit of mould, bit of damp. It's not worrying me too much. It's a good solid house."
However, it was Martin who brought the most negative news - revealing there was a big issue with the house that couldn't be spotted whilst on a viewing.
He said: "Although, there is one piece of negative news. The house is leasehold and has a short lease of just 32 years left on it. This will probably be an issue for most mortgage lenders, so this property is likely to appeal to mainly cash buyers. The new purchaser will need to look at extending the lease or buying the freehold, and the costs will need to be factored in."
*Homes Under The Hammers airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.