A buyer’s example
Trace the rainwater around a Cherven house
Take a hypothetical Cherven house on a lane that drops from the road. On the way down, notice the direction water would take past the gate. Inside, ask to see the room nearest the lower part of the yard and note any marks or recent repairs. Ask the seller what they saw after the last heavy rain and whether they have photos.
Ask an independent surveyor to check the route water takes if the position of the house matters to your decision. Give them the location of the lane, outside photos and a note of the inside room. If you intend to change the drive or pave the yard, explain that plan so they can look at where runoff might go after the work.