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I would be fuming! That's good to know actually. Maybe we should get my brother-in-law to take a look around as well. He's a builder so might see things we haven't noticed. Thanks again.

Thanks for the advice. I haven't measured the wall but I would guess about 12 feet in the centre? There are no cracks at all and the base has lots of drainage holes. We've been told by neighbours that a builder with a really good reputation renovated the house for his mother so I'm assuming he did it well. It's been there for at least ten years as isn't showing any signs of stress that I can see (but I have only googled what to look for!). No cracks, signs of water leaking anywhere or bulging etc. It is on the deeds as being our boundary wall if we purchase. We did ask the agent about it and he didn't say he had any information on it. I agree joe90, wouldn't buy without an in-depth structural survey.

Hi. I am new to this forum. My husband and I are interested in purchasing an old property that has been fully renovated inside. However, in the back garden there is a large retaining wall with reinforcements. Here's the link for the house https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-83083451.html . We are in love with the area and the house. There is a large garden opposite which we would enjoy working on. Our only worry is this back wall. We will obviously have a full structural survey for peace of mind but we're looking for advice before we put in an offer. Does it look good or should we be concerned? Any advice would be appreciated!! I have attached an additional picture taken from the left side so you can see just behind. The stone wall right at the back of the image is the boundary wall of a house further up behind us on the mountain.