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purchasing new property, no cavity wall paperwork
covmike
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Hi all,
We are in the process of purchasing our first house (FTB) and the solicitor has written to say that the current owner has said cavity wall insulation was done about 2-4 years ago but no papaerwork has been retained.
Our surveyor did note that it appeared to have been done and did not advise of any issues.
My question is can anyone forsee any particular problems with not having the paperwork? Being a FTB we have no previous experience and I just wanted to ensure we do our best to avoid any common pitfalls.
Thanks everyone.
We are in the process of purchasing our first house (FTB) and the solicitor has written to say that the current owner has said cavity wall insulation was done about 2-4 years ago but no papaerwork has been retained.
Our surveyor did note that it appeared to have been done and did not advise of any issues.
My question is can anyone forsee any particular problems with not having the paperwork? Being a FTB we have no previous experience and I just wanted to ensure we do our best to avoid any common pitfalls.
Thanks everyone.
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I had CW and loft insulation done about 4 years ago. The only paperwork I was given refers to the loft, no reference to the cavity wall.0
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Nice one. Thank you, i just wasn't sure if this could cause a problem or not.0
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If you are concerned from a legal standpoint - there is none.
There is no legal requirement for cavity wall insulation (except in new builds now that Building Reg have changed.)
All the paperwork does is prove to YOU, the buyer, that the wall is now nice and cosy.
If you are satisfied that the work was done, then you don't need the proof!0 -
Thank you.0
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