AMRM Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 My wife and I are considering buying in East Dulwich, but the surveys reported risks of subsidence and insurers see the Se 22 area as a risk.One house in particular had minor subsidence 11 years ago (no underpinning required) and we are struggling to find an insurer that would take itDid anyone have subsidence experiences in the area? Did you find an insurance that works for you?Any suggestions/ things to look out for?Also- let us know if you know someone is looking to sell a 4/5 bedroom home!Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/324629-subsidence-issues-in-se22-looking-to-buy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
headphonauts Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I had an issue in SE22 around that time; my downstairs neighbour's basement flat extension had partly separated from the main building because of subsidence, so I in effect was prevented me from selling my top floor flat until fixed. Whether that basement flat extension was poorly executed in the first place, I do not know. It took several years to resolve (partly due to the owner being abroad, and the insistence of their insurer on removing trees and "waiting to see what happens"), and I sold up and moved on shortly after. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/324629-subsidence-issues-in-se22-looking-to-buy/#findComment-1619451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmandHelpen1 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 The clay soil means that in this area it’s not a case of if a period property had subsidence but when; as long as you can continue the existing insurance (and they’re obliged to keep insuring it) then it’s fine! Or at least, if this is a concern for you then probably best not to consider the area at all… Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/324629-subsidence-issues-in-se22-looking-to-buy/#findComment-1619458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reubens12 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Just sent a message on this topic directly. Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/324629-subsidence-issues-in-se22-looking-to-buy/#findComment-1642030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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