Could any body tell me if building regulations still apply when the work was done 10 years ago i am trying to sell my house[/b]
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Building regs
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If work was carried out without regulations you have two options. First is to have the works regularised. This involves making an application where the work is assessed based on the regs in force at the time the works were done. If it complies it will be passed and you will be issued a certificate. You would have to provide full details of the works - possibly with drawings etc. and obviously there is a fee. Problem is usually opening up to check details such as structural members etc. and obviously the works must be in compliance with the (ten years ago) regs. Otherwise it won't pass and you might end up putting things right.
Second option is to purchase an indemnity insurance for your buyer. This is an insurance which says that if the local authority ever come to the new owner and try to make them do work or knock the buildng down or such like then they will be insured against any costs. This will never, ever happen so these insurances only cost a few hundred quid. Insurance companies know it's money for nothing. One thing to know is that the insurance policy can only be purchased providing you DO NOT make any contact with the local authority about these building regs. Once you do that you will not be able to get an indemnity policy. Second problem is that some buyers don't like it. they like to have all the boxes ticked and all the certificates in place.
Second option is to purchase an indemnity insurance for your buyer. This is an insurance which says that if the local authority ever come to the new owner and try to make them do work or knock the buildng down or such like then they will be insured against any costs. This will never, ever happen so these insurances only cost a few hundred quid. Insurance companies know it's money for nothing. One thing to know is that the insurance policy can only be purchased providing you DO NOT make any contact with the local authority about these building regs. Once you do that you will not be able to get an indemnity policy. Second problem is that some buyers don't like it. they like to have all the boxes ticked and all the certificates in place.
Another problem is that some lenders like it even less; even if the buyer doesn’t mind, they may not advance the money or if they do may place restrictions on the mortgage.
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depends on what work....
If this work has been done all that time, and the house is still standing (ie no problems), then that is a good indication that the work is satisfactory.
You will be wasting your time regularising it and causing a load of potential disruption, stress and inconvenience.
More importantly though, is that no enforcement action can now be taken by the council as its been too long
If the property is in good condition and the work done properly, then the property will sell
You will be wasting your time regularising it and causing a load of potential disruption, stress and inconvenience.
More importantly though, is that no enforcement action can now be taken by the council as its been too long
If the property is in good condition and the work done properly, then the property will sell
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