Do you buy a house with subsidence claim 2 years ago

[minicooper0987]

Hi

Received surveyors report and after investigation it turns out there was a subsidence claim 2 years ago. Localised subsidence damage occurred due to the
escape of water from nearby blocked / leaking drains. This leakage of water likely resulted in softening of
the subsoil, which in turn affected the foundations. Following site investigations third party vegetation was
implicated under the causation.

The defective drain was repaired and the removal of 3rd party vegetation. Thought to be a walnut tree. Certificate of structural adequacy received.

Would this put you off buying the house?

Any experience of this?

Thanks

I would personally run. My old neighbours had subsidence, the work was done and they had a supporting wall on the outside,10 years down the line subsidence back.

No. It will always have to be declared, your insurance will always be higher, you will struggle to sell when the time comes and when you do sell, you’ll sell lower than market value.

If it was a forever / long-term home I would go ahead as it seems like it's resolved and unlikely to happen again? If wanting to sell in next few years probably would be more reluctant. My mother sold a house with previous subsidence history (about 15 years after the issue was resolved) and it was fine - all declared of course.