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Thanks ProDave, I have read that cavity insulation can be a big problem with timber framed. You say within the frame so the cavity is maintained correct?

Thanks, From the surveys I have seen done they really are very basic and I'm not sure how much we would benefit. Unless It's a wreck where the surveyor can get intrusive or there are obvious signs. Are there certain things to look out for with this type of construction?

Hi All, Perhaps this isnt the right place given its historic rather than current but I’ll try my luck. I’m looking for any advice regarding buying an older timber framed house. Considerations, Risks, Positives etc. Coming from block wall builds it’s an area i know little about and most info seems to be for newer construction. Were in the early stages of a house purchase in the North East of Scotland. The house was constructed in the 90’s and is a detached one off (i.e not a development) in a rural area. We assumed it was of block construction but have since found out this isnt the case. The outer leaf is 140mm concrete block with render whilst the inner is timber framed. I do not have any other details re the wall build up. Whilst timber frame construction is now very common I’m wary as to how good this might have been in the 90’s. There are no visual signs of problems but no survey other than the home report has been done. Thanks

Will see what the electrician has to say and update once they have been to see

It would have to be done properly. In addition the whole thing would need to be installed and later removed with as little disruption to their home as possible

The house and barn is a family members, We'd simply be staying with them whilst we house hunt

Sounds promising, Thanks! Next step will be getting an electrician out to take a look then. I just wasn't sure if too much of a stretch given the demands of the various appliances and I'd not considered different regulations for caravans. Rent would be three times our current mortgage and I'm loathed to pay that

We are about to become homeless having sold ours but not yet found a new one. Given how crazy rents have got, I’m considering any and all options. One of these would be to buy a caravan as we could site this for free and then sell on afterwards. The caravan could be sited within or immediately outside a barn which currently has electric lighting and nothing else. Would it be possible to have temp electrics run from the house the barn to power the caravan (kettle, TV, Oven) itself as well as say, a washer / dryer, dishwasher etc. The large appliances would be in the (totally dry) barn. The barn is located 40m away (as crow flies) from the main house electric board or 55m if the cable need to skirt the courtyard. The electrics would need to be totally removable afterwards. Is this even possible? If it’s not already apparent I know little about electrics or caravans