Selling, should i declare wall was knocked down.

bish79

Hi Guy's.

We have sold our home, and had our offer accepted on another home, We really want it and don't want to !!!! this up!

My dilemma is:
we had our kitchen/diner wall knocked down, by a proper builder cash in hand, no certificates. It was and still is a great job RSJ fitted.

Now my solicitor wants to know about any building changes.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Kynthia

So are you considering lying to your solicitor and the buyers?

bish79

Kynthia wrote: »

So are you considering lying to your solicitor and the buyers?

If you look at it that way, then no, i would not want to lie to the solicitor.

Listerbelle

How exciting!
1. Always tell the truth.
2. The property is not sold until it is sold. ie the cash received.
Best wishes

Kynthia

bish79 wrote: »

If you look at it that way, then no, i would not want to lie to the solicitor.

You aren't the first sellers to not have building control certificates so your solicitor should be able to advise you. Many buyers will be put off and many will be happy if you take out indemnity insurance.

bish79

Kynthia wrote: »

You aren't the first sellers to not have building control certificates so your solicitor should be able to advise you. Many buyers will be put off and many will be happy if you take out indemnity insurance.

Not sure if this helps,

But our buyers live 2 doors away and they are more than happy with the house, Not sure if that helps my situation.

leveller2911

bish79 wrote: »

we had our kitchen/diner wall knocked down, by a proper builder cash in hand,
no certificates. It was and still is a great job RSJ
fitted.

Problem is without building control being involved originally you have no idea that your builder used the correct sized RSJ for the job and also he fitted it correctly.

Sure you can lie but I will guarantee you if something happens and the building is deemed unsafe, new buyer is injured or worse still killed they will string you up and empty your pockets.Your "cash in hand " builder will deny having carried out the job.

You will have the rest of your life to reflect on one mistake which has left you penniless at best.

DRP

Not really a big problem. 1000s of homeowners must have exactly the same situation.

1. The buyer's conveyancer will want yout to pay for an indemnity insurance.

2. Your buyer may prefer to get an inspection by a qualified person to ensure the job was done correctly.

bish79

DRP wrote: »

Not really a big problem. 1000s of homeowners must have exactly the same situation.

1. The buyer's conveyancer will want yout to pay for an indemnity insurance.

2. Your buyer may prefer to get an inspection by a qualified person to ensure the job was done correctly.

Thanks for the replys.

So i should declare work has been carried out.

state that i have no paperwork, and leave the rest to the solicitor?