Missing architect's certificate - should I proceed?

cathymw

I am purchasing a flat that was converted in 2006 and has had one owner (current seller) since then. Their solicitors can't find the architects certificate and my solicitors have tried to get copies but both the architects and their solicitors have gone into administration so we cannot obtain copies.

I understand that the certificate holds little value anyway, and think I should be fine to proceed without one, but wonder what people think????

Doozergirl

I don't think you need one for a conversion do you? I think it might be a 'nice to have'

Does it have building control approval/ completion certificate?

cathymw

It had planning permission and building regulations and those details are fine, but the architects cert and indemnity insurance cert can't be found. All the other flats in the building have them tho! Basically they have just been lost and we can't get copies - they did exist at some point.

lincroft1710

Why does flat need indemnity insurance if pp and bldg regs certs are all there. I've never come across an architect's cert, didn't have one when my extension was done.