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Sellers not be able to prove that garage conversion was exempt from planning regs
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Hi all.
This is my first thread post and I'm an FTB. We are currently going through a purchase of a property which has had half of the garage converted into an office space. The office space is located at the end of the garden.
We have asked requested proof that the conversion was exempt from building and planning regulations. Both times we have asked the response from the vendors solicitors is that 'client has confirmed that garage was exempt from planning building regulations'. However there is no documentation provided.
I just want advice on what we should do. Should we insist on getting the vendor to provide proof from council now that it is was and is still exempt from planning and building regulations?
If it was exempt, then there won't be any documentation.
I used to work in Planning in a previous life. It sounds me as though it didn't need planning, especially as it is at the top of the garden. Can't advise about building regs. Even if it did need planning, after four years no action can be taken.(AKA HRH_MUngo)
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