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Vendors solicitor trying to tie us into unreasonable T&Cs on house purchase!

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  • bryanb
    bryanb Posts: 5,034 Forumite
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    Wizzbang wrote: »
    OP says we are nearly at exchange!
    Best not to spell it compl........ then!
    This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !
  • bryanb
    bryanb Posts: 5,034 Forumite
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    Wizzbang wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    We're practically at the point of completion on purchase of a bungalow.!

    Quote from post 1
    This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    silvercar wrote: »
    Can you really take a window out and put a door in its place, with no requirement for planning permission or building regs (other than FENSA)?

    There is *now* always a requirement for building regs when you replace a door or window. FENSA is a self-certification of compliance.

    In terms of structure, no additional involvement from a building inspector is needed unless the new opening is wider (and therefore requiring support) or it's a bay window, in which case they check the existing support is adequate. Thermal loss, safe means of escape and protection from falling through low placed glass - which could occur through the lengthening or shortening of an opening is dealt with in the door or window regulations.

    Planning permission isn't needed unless you're in a designated area or building.
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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