Recent content by jon shepherd

so the council will inspect the property, and let you know what works need to be done, and then allow you to go ahead and do it? as opposed inspect it, tell you its not fit for purpose and ask you to bring it back to its original state? (which is what im worried about) Do you know how much the...

thanks folks. freddie, i need the indemnity as the mortgage company wont lend without one. I need to get works done, as there could be issues in the future when we come to sell it. should I contact the council before I get the works done that are needed? or afterwards?

Hi We have just found out that a property we are considering buying doesnt have building regulations for the garage to bedroom conversion. It has single skins walls, plus looks like other its such as electrics needs updating etc We have been told that we would need a indemnity insurance if we...