We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
is it normal to say no testing?
simonjstone_2
Posts: 143 Forumite
Hi
I am going to view a flat today and on the details it say's,." Any intending purchasers will require to accept the position as it exists since no testing of any services or systems can be allowed." Is this a normal thing to say, its a bit off putting but the flat is in the right area for everything for us and at around the right price.
Thanks
Si
I am going to view a flat today and on the details it say's,." Any intending purchasers will require to accept the position as it exists since no testing of any services or systems can be allowed." Is this a normal thing to say, its a bit off putting but the flat is in the right area for everything for us and at around the right price.
Thanks
Si
0
Comments
-
Seems very odd to me. Do they have the required certificates for gas etc., or any proof that systems have been tested and proved safe and adequate? I understand the "sold as seen" principle, but I think you should make sure that plumbing, heating, electrics etc., are all in good working order before you sign anything!0
-
No it says that it should be tested by a relevent professinol0
-
That's not normal. Are they saying you can't turn on a light or test the shower?!0
-
everything is turned off, whater electric and gas, its a flat though so i'm thinking it's going to be ok as there has to be supply to the other flats0
-
Standard phrase for repossessions, as far as I can tell.....0
-
^water (typo)0
-
What would happen if you bought it and then found out something was wrong, would you have any comeback ?
Sounds odd to me.Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
What it may grow to in time, I know not what.
Daniel Defoe: 1725.
0 -
prob not, I'm assuming it's a repo as its empty and everything turned off. will know more when i view it and have the gut instinct0
-
simonjstone wrote: »No it says that it should be tested by a relevent professinol
So, they will let you bring a professional in to test systems? Fairly obviously, there is a limited amount of testing that can take place unless the services are connected and switched on. On the other hand, the insurance for an empty property is likely to require that everything is switched off and the water drained down.
Hopefully, the price reflects the extra risk you are taking. If the property is fairly modern and has been lived in before, I would have thought the risk is fairly modest.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
price doesn't reflect it yet. only been on for a wee while. I will ask about the electrics and gas, my dad is a plumber so lowers the risk on that one a bit. it is 1890's.
I agree it seems modest risk but off putting0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.2K Spending & Discounts
- 245.1K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.4K Life & Family
- 258.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards