What should I do - lack of building regulations

osaddict

Exactly, if it was some outbuilding or something I'd not be too fussed but it's just so 'core' to a property really, this is already on top of about 5 issues which on their own were things we could deal with and rectify (with time) but this one we just couldn't.

jbainbridge

If the extension is 4 years old there is nothing the council can or will do - except if there is a safety issue. So if you can satisfy yourself that it is safe - by having a structural survey you're fine.

Given that the council are extremely unlikely to do anything the indemnity is worthless anyway - but that's a whole new discussion!!

Toptom1

Don't forget that if you bought that house then you will have to sell that at some point and when your in a chain it can be a nightmare even Unsellable. By the sounds of it there is quite a bit wrong with it. I pulled out and found an even better house without all this problems. My advice is to cut your losses and find another place and you will and it will be better.

osaddict

For a combination of reasons, with this being the main one the sale is no longer going ahead, so that's me back on the market. Thank you everyone for your advice, I'm gutted as the place was very nice and I'm eager to move in somewhere (not to mention everyone thought it was a done deal so every Christmas present is for the house and now sitting in storage!).

As so many people keep saying 'perhaps it wasn't meant to be'. I'll just have to assume that and move on.

Thanks for the advice guys.

Toptom1

Dont worry i was in the exact same position as you a week before xmas. Ended up with microwaves and house stuff for xmas but at least you got the stuff now. You will find a better house and you can rest easy that it wont be falling down. One thing i have learnt is that if your buying a house in future with a conservatory or extension etc ask to see if it has planning permission and building regs. If it does not expect your solicitor to flag it up.

Just another expensive lesson learnt but could of been allot more expensive for you in the long run. I think you made the right choice i know i did.

Good luck!