Building regs for velux

love_lifer

Hello Im hoping someone knows about this and can advise. I had 2 velux windows fitted in my house replacing old windows about 24 years ago. no certificate or evidence of compliance- I'm not sure that was necessary at the time and it was a replacement, didn't require major works

Buyer's solicitor demanding cert, my solicitor suggesting we offer indemnity insurance instead.

Does this sound right?

My sale is dragging on so long. but that's another story

Thanks for any opinions

G_M

Indemnity against...... the council enforcing Building Regs? It'll never happen as 4 years have passed!

However many mortgage lenders seem to insist on this nonetheless so the buyer may have no choice.

Try telling buyer to take out his own policy. Failing that, lose the purchase or take out a policy

love_lifer

I have no idea if the mortgage company are involved. im fed up with the fannying about, this all started in June and completion feels a long way off still. i have an awful feeling my solicitor is useless and part of the problem. too late to change.

i'll advise them to stand firm and only pay as a last resort.

DRP

certificates for 24 year old windows?

surely that is totally pointless?

silvercar

I thought velux certify their own windows as they are bought as intact units.

love_lifer

i think the solicitor is requesting building regs certificate for the roof, to certify proper work was undertaken. its not about the actual windows

davidmcn

DRP wrote: »

certificates for 24 year old windows?

surely that is totally pointless?

It is, though often part of the problem is that there isn't any evidence that alterations are as old as the sellers say they are.