outstanding problems before exchange: drainage, conservatory etc

Thrugelmir

lxx wrote: »

I don't really know what would happen if there is no exchange on 28 August.

Don't worry about it. Don't be bullied. House buying and selling is a stressful time without the manner in which some people behave. .

ManofLeisure_2

My advice would be to consult with your surveyor regarding all matters which are of concern to you. Do not be pressurised into exchanging until you are absolutely certain that it is wise to do so. The Survey's Report has raised a number of issues which certainly need clarification and ''possibly'' further investigation.

DandelionPatrol

Mojisola wrote: »

It's only within 5 days if you agree to go ahead - what's your solicitor's advice?

Once you've signed to buy the house, there's no incentive for the vendor to sort out any problems.

I can see where you are coming from ...

... but the problems are engineering and technical problems and the solicitor will have nothing useful to say.

lxx, do not exchange until you are satisfied from a technical viewpoint

Mojisola

DandelionPatrol wrote: »

I can see where you are coming from ...

... but the problems are engineering and technical problems and the solicitor will have nothing useful to say.

lxx, do not exchange until you are satisfied from a technical viewpoint

I wasn't suggesting that the solicitor would have the answers to the technical problems but he/she should be giving an opinion on the OP being pressurised into signing paperwork before the problems are sorted out.

Hoploz

I would have thought if the seller really needs to meet this deadline, he would be bending over backwards to provide all necessary paperwork, certificates, indemnities etc your solicitor suggests are necessary. If he doesn't then it's his fault if it doesn't happen in time.

You may decide these problems are too much to deal with in any case, but if I was desperately setting a deadline I would be pulling out all stops. This seller doesn't seem to be being very helpful in enabling his own deadline to be met, if you ask me.

Hoploz

P.s. re windows, I just sold a house and the 10 years warranty was transferable, but I guess it is down to an individual firm - unlikely to be restricted to the original purchaser I'd say but without seeing the warranty document it is impossible to say for sure.

The Fensa certificate itself is a piece of paper which confirms they were fitted to certain standards and the council were notified accordingly. It isn't terribly meaningful several years on, but you will be asked for it again when you sell, as lenders like these sorts of documents to be in place. The same goes for a boiler installation certificate.

Search online on Fensa website and it'll tell you whether a certificate was issued, and replacements can be downloaded for about £10. I can't see why your seller wouldn't bother with this!

Likewise re boiler certificate contact Gas Safe or Corgi and they can tell you whether a certificate was ever issued and when. Replacements for these are dearer, £50 ish. Again, lender may request this, but it's more important that it is safe NOW so if you have concerns get a safety check done or ask your seller to do so.

BucksLady

What a terrible situation for you and I hope you sort matters soon.

I think that only a surveyor or architect can really advise and give you peace of mind. That being so, I notice ManOfLeisure has posted here and he is actually an architect.

Best of Luck

lxx

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Don't worry about it. Don't be bullied. House buying and selling is a stressful time without the manner in which some people behave. .

Thanks a lot

lxx

ManofLeisure wrote: »

My advice would be to consult with your surveyor regarding all matters which are of concern to you. Do not be pressurised into exchanging until you are absolutely certain that it is wise to do so. The Survey's Report has raised a number of issues which certainly need clarification and ''possibly'' further investigation.

Thanks, the surveyor has not come back to me yet, I emailed him yesterday

lxx

DandelionPatrol wrote: »

I can see where you are coming from ...

... but the problems are engineering and technical problems and the solicitor will have nothing useful to say.

lxx, do not exchange until you are satisfied from a technical viewpoint

Thanks, I asked to exchange on Monday next week as the vendor only allowed me to view the property again this weekend, rejected Finally he agreed to view it on Thursday.