Avoiding questions!

kiki*_2

Thank you miss teapot, I hadn't thought about checking it all on a viewing! Great idea which costs neither of us money! The tank was actually a separate issue which we are only concerned about as they won't tell us why it was renewed. Im hoping we don't see a massive leak stain or anything!

kiki*_2

Alter_ego wrote: »

Ever heard the term "Caveat Emptor"? Look it up, it applies to a house purchase.

The only certificate a vendor is obliged to provide is an Energy Performance Certificate.

Wiki says this is no long used in law. I wouldn't mind at all if they hadn't said that they has it checked before trying to sell the place. Would have done it myself weeks ago if they hadn't lied. Maybe I'm just too honest for this game!

hcb42

Did I read the house was 1998? So not that old

I wouldnt worry over it. Just because they had it checked last year does not mean it will not stop working three days after you moved in.

I would not be keen on paying for a worthless bit of paper from the boiler company either.

kiki*_2

The house is 1985. So quite a bit older! Boiler was there when they moved in 12 years ago.

Have just found out boiler safety check is only £50 with British gas, I was expecting much more. So may do thar myself but still feel like we are being messed about a little. I guess without being in the situation you won't know the feelings.

Kay_T566

tanith wrote: »

Well it depends on how much you want the house... the boiler may be in working order but also may need renewing if thats a deal breaker then walk away now... personally I'd be prepared to pay for a new boiler if it meant getting the house of my dreams...

Sorry would have to agree with tanith too...

If it was something major like, subsidence...then i`d be worried and run!!!

pararct

You are getting all stressed out over a triviality. The vendor has said either the boiler will work or it will not. You have stated you intend to fit a combi anyway?
Even if you sent a gas engineer round to inspect it his report would be goof for the day he completed it anyway.
Look on as a MOT for a car. It can pass and be given a safety bill of health on a Monday but by Tuesday it may be un-roadworthy due to brakes wearing down or some other fault.

kiki*_2

pararct wrote: »

You are getting all stressed out over a triviality. The vendor has said either the boiler will work or it will not. You have stated you intend to fit a combi anyway?
Even if you sent a gas engineer round to inspect it his report would be goof for the day he completed it anyway.
Look on as a MOT for a car. It can pass and be given a safety bill of health on a Monday but by Tuesday it may be un-roadworthy due to brakes wearing down or some other fault.

Would you also not get a survey done for the same reason?! I don't think so. I don't mind of or breaks down after the check I just want to know that at the moment it works

tyler80

It often seems like on this forum people can be a little contrary with their answers. If you come on to complain that something didn't work and you were told it did you'll get the "I can't believe you didn't get xyz done before exchanging" yet if you worry about something not being in order everyone tells you you're stressing over the small stuff :-)

kiki*_2

tyler80 wrote: »

It often seems like on this forum people can be a little contrary with their answers. If you come on to complain that something didn't work and you were told it did you'll get the "I can't believe you didn't get xyz done before exchanging" yet if you worry about something not being in order everyone tells you you're stressing over the small stuff :-)

Thank you so much!! I know we are probably stressing more than we need to as first time buyers but everyone had told me to check these things so I'm trying to!

G_M

Easiest thing is to ask to go round again. Look at the tank yourself. Which one is it? Cold water storag in attic? hot water storage cylinder (in airing cupboard)? Or hot water header tank in attic? Ask which has been/will be replaced and why and take a look yourself.

Same with the boiler. Ask them to turn on the central heating. Does the boiler light up? Do the rads get warm/hot (depending how long you stay there!)? Run a hot tap and see if hot water comes out!

OK - that tells you if it works - not how long it will work for/what condition it's in (you'd need to pay for an engineer for that), but as you're planning to replace it anyway.....

Oh, and if the tank with a problem is the hot water header or hot water cylinder - both these will go when you put in the combi boiler!

It always amazes me that people spending £100s of 000s of £ do so little checking themselves, and rely so much on reports/professionals. Most women I know (sorry girls!) spend longer trying on dresses in shops than the average person spends 'viewing' a property (15 minutes?)!

Go and talk to the neighbours - a) they are going to be your neighbours and b) they'll know lots about the house, the street, the area, the other neighbours

Go and talk to the Planners at the council - they'll tell you lots more than they'll put in writing in response to a solicitor's search!