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No Building Warrant Scotland

Hi I have previously posted about this but have a bit more info now. It is regarding a house i am trying to purchase, its a reposession so getting any info on it is a nightmare. We recently found out an extension done on the property had no certificates. Planning permission was applied for but no building warrant. My lawyer says we could apply for a late building warrant which costs 25% above usual fee but not knowing the cost of the extension i cant work out what this would cost us and obviously depending on how the extension fared when it is inspected it could be a reasonable amount or a huge amount. I think my lawyer pretty much wants us to decide if we want to take this gamble or not. I cant understand why it is all down to us to foot the bill to have this all checked out before we have bought the house it seems a bit unfair. Has anyone had any experience of this? We are unsure if we are being really stupid not just getting out of this sale while we can or if it is worth persevering as the house is a dawn home built 2005 and looks immaculate for a repossession, we are also getting it at a great price.:confused:

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  • googler
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    You could make a call to the planning department at the local council's offices, and enquire there about what a retrospective building warrant might cost. You may feel it's unfair that you have to pay for it, but who else would pay for it? The previous owner doesn't own it any more, and the lender will be looking to maximise their profit on their sale.

    You say planning permission was applied for - was it granted? The council website should have an area where you can browse previous applications and their status.

    What's the worst that will happen if you buy the house with the extension as is, and thrash out the retrospective building warrant later? I know there's been some instances where the council have insisted on unauthorised alterations being restored to original status, but this is rare, and unlikely to happen unless it's an exceptionally bad extension, or seriously out of character with the area. As long as planning consent was granted, and the extension has been built in line with the application to a decent standard, there shouldn't be any concern....

    What stage are you at? Have you made an offer, and has that offer been accepted? Is your lawyer working toward conclusion of missives, or have they been concluded?
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