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Rear extension without paperwork

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  • densol_2
    densol_2 Posts: 1,189 Forumite
    Fiontxt wrote: »
    Hi all, I have been worrying about no building regs for the 2 storey extension, removed of original wall between lounge/hallway and loft conversion. The vendors bought this property 6 years ago and those are already exist, they aren't going for retrospective and their attitude is buy it or leave it!
    Our conveyancer can't ask for indemnity policy for the loft conversion as is his company policy, but he has requested indemnity policy for rewiring and new heating system which the vendors installed 6 yrs ago.
    Can I get the indemnity policy for the loft ourself?

    I like the house but what's the risk here as the vendors has no paperwork for nearly all their work done in the past 6 yrs?!

    Please advise, anyone...
    Thx!

    I'd walk away !!! A loft conversion and TWO storey extension require building regs and possible PP for a reason ! They are substantial improvements ! How could you be sure the additions are safe and up to standard ? What about the depth of the footings ? Workmanship quality ?
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