Survey needed?

[Lazy247]

First time buyers buying a 20 year old house. My dad whose pretty handy ha been for a look around and can’t see any problems. Is there any benefit to getting a survey??

I've been in this situation twice and went for the Home Buyers report both times (i.e. not a full structural survey, but not just the bank's valuation either). Unlikely to throw up anything major, but you never know - build quality isn't guaranteed, etc. We saw it as a small price to pay for peace of mind.

It can also be useful to identify maintenance jobs that might be needed within the first few years of ownership.

yes you should always get a survey