Our house (built in 1912) had a subsidence claim on the insurance 25 years ago. Cracking to front elevation due to a tree. Tree was removed, brickwork repaired and certificate of structural adequacy issued. When we purchased 12 years ago our survey showed no further movement, mortgage company happy to give us mortgage and we continued insurance with existing company.
So we come to sell, we're upfront at viewings about this, had an offer, gave all relevant documentation to their surveyor, survey came back fine, our insurance will continue to insure house, buyer pulls out just as we are about to exchange.
Is there anything else we should have done? House goes back on market next week and I want to make sure we're honest about this issue. What would you expect from a seller if there had been an issue?
I realise a lot of people run a mile from subsidence but a lot don't, plus we're in an area prone to movement as old houses built on clay soil. It's not an uncommon issue.
Any thoughts or advice most appreciated.