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Buying a flat with tie bars
soulfood
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I am on the verge of buying a flat, the survey came back with questions about tie bars. They stated they are recent and the seller cannot find any records of it from the council, who claim it was done over 30 years ago.
I've sold my house and am staying with a relative. I just concerned that buying it will end up causing problems later down the line. What experience have you had with tie bars on flats?
I've sold my house and am staying with a relative. I just concerned that buying it will end up causing problems later down the line. What experience have you had with tie bars on flats?
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Anyone please?0
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You wont be buying the building if its a lease, you will be buying a bit of paper that lets you live there.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Out of interest - what are tie bars?
This is an ex-council flat?0 -
Thanks for the responses. No ex-council no, it was a former house converted into flats...0
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Out of interest - what are tie bars?
This is an ex-council flat?
they are the X things in the pic.
i think they are for tying the walls to the joists (?) when the outer walls have leant a bit/or a bit more than usual !!
where's Bob the builder when u need him ?Am the proud holder of an Honours Degree
in tea-making.
Do people who keep giraffes have high overheads ?0 -
anyone in the premises that has lived there for many years , who can confirm if they (the tie bars) have caused them any problems ?Am the proud holder of an Honours Degree
in tea-making.
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The local council (as far as the seller tells me) has no record of it, so would indicate that it was done 30 years ago or more.
But the original point stands, since I am only a leaseholder, if there was a problem, the landlord is responsible?0 -
Nah! You're getting confused with Thai Bahts.DVardysShadow wrote: »Looking at the thread title, they might be an alternative to money.
If, as you say, it is not ex-council property, why would council have records? Are they Buildings Regs notifiable?The local council (as far as the seller tells me) has no record of it, so would indicate that it was done 30 years ago or more.
Freeholder would have to fix - but leaseholders would pay!But the original point stands, since I am only a leaseholder, if there was a problem, the landlord is responsible?
Are you getting a mortgage and if so, has the lender raised any issues (or is the surveyor/valuer recommending anything to the lender?).
Who insures the building (usually also arranged by freeholder)? Have there been issues with getting insurance?0
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