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Selling House, No Corgi cert for boiler!
Nikki
Posts: 775 Forumite
Got a letter from my solicitor yesterday with the extra info our buyers solicitor needs. We have certs for everything except our boiler which was put in a year ago. It's likely the installation wasn't registered, the bit at the back of the benchmark book was filled in and we've had no problems with any of the work done. What do we need to do now sort this problem out? Unlikely to get hold of the person that fitted it as he has moved. Any help gratefully received as we really want this sale to go through with as few hold ups as poss.
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I didnt know that this was something you have to have? especially as the boiler is new, Is this just something they are asking for in case you have it?0
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I sold the ex-marital home a couple of months ago. The ex had had a new boiler fitted and didn't get a Corgi cert. My buyers accepted an indemnity insurance which was sorted out by my solictors, costing me about £120. Not as big a problem as it first seemed. HTH0
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mrs_baggins wrote: »I didnt know that this was something you have to have? especially as the boiler is new, Is this just something they are asking for in case you have it?
No, it looks like all newly installed boilers have to have a certificate from corgi - wish I'd known that at the time. We didn't get any certs from BG when they put a new boiler in our old house, must have been before this came in.0 -
People need a Corgi cert for any gas heating appliance installed since 2002, or indemnity insurers have you over a barrel....It's a small matter in the overall scheme of things, but still something everyone should know.
A Fensa certificate for all windows replaced or added since 2002 is required as well!0 -
Easiest way is to arrange for a safety inspection, as if you were going to let the property. Cost you £60-80 and should satisfy your buyers that the installation is safe and legal.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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I just took out a £35 indemnity insurance for the boiler.0
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If the person who fitted it was CORGI registered, CORGI will have his details and will contact him asking why he didnt issue the certificate. Or are you saying he isnt registered?0
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2002 for solid fuel installations though
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I'd just get a little man round to do it now. I'd not want an indemnity insurance, better/safer to make sure the boiler's OK... after all, you've got to use it until you sell.
Phoning your little man that fitted it is your first port of call.0
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