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MonsieurFrugal wrote: »I take from the information provided that the fuse box has been upgraded and the existing wiring is still in service.
The no earths in lighting cable is common with old properties - it wouldn't concern me much, just remember you can't have metal lighting fittings.
The above wouldn't stop an RCD from being fitted though?
Also the vendors, solicitors are not electricians so don't know the correct terminology to use (or know what they're talking about) but who does nowadays?
They have various extensions and the work that was done by the Electrician was to part of the extension which is on a separate circuit to ensure it meets building regs.0 -
LittleDrum wrote: »They have various extensions and the work that was done by the Electrician was to part of the extension which is on a separate circuit to ensure it meets building regs.
We have this.
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The property isn't as described on the contract (form), so you need to factor that in to what you pay for the place...
of course, changing a mortgage at this late stage isn't trivial, so that might put you off making a fuss.0 -
The Electrician has recommended that remedial works need to be done, which includes a new fuse box and rewiring of the lighting circuit to the tune of c3k...
How should I approach with the vendors? Meet half way and their half would a be contribution to our deposit?? So theres not messing with the Mortgage offer?0 -
Can you get the electrician to provide a report/quote detailing the costs, present to the vender saying you want this amount of money off, and if you really like the place prepare to meet somewhere in the middle if they refuse straight away.
Bearing in mind we are talking electrical costs, will there also be associated making good (plastering/decorating) costs following the works that you will also need to take into account financially?0 -
If your offer price was based on the info they provided - that it was rewired etc, and now it isn't.....then your offer should be reduced to the full price of that work to put you in the same position as you thought you were going to be in when you made the offer.0
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