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Does a Seller Legally Have to Provide Certifications?
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anotheruser
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Does a house seller legally have to provide a gas and electric safety certificate?
What about EPG?
I've read things online but there seems to be a confusion of answers.
I'm under the impression it's a no, but I'm not sure if we have to take out any other insurance just in case something happens to our buyer when they turn a light on?
What about EPG?
I've read things online but there seems to be a confusion of answers.
I'm under the impression it's a no, but I'm not sure if we have to take out any other insurance just in case something happens to our buyer when they turn a light on?
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No and No. If by EPG you mean EPC, then Yes https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates
If the buyer has concerns about the electrics or gas they can pay for a specialist survey to be done.0 -
No to gas cert and electrical cert and Yes to the EPC. (not epg)
Can be done for 45 quid.
In house buying in England and wales it's BUYER beware.
As long as you don't lie.0 -
Such certificates are provided by the electrician/gas engineer on completion of some work - eg new boiler or replacement fuse box. It is very sensible to keep them safely for when you sell the house. Usually the buyer's solicitor will ask about gas or electrical work and if there was any will ask for the certificates. If they cant be provided the buyer has every right to be suspicious as to whether it was some cowboy job.
The certificates say nothing about whether the gas or electricity is safe now. If the buyer wants to check it is up to them to arrange for an electrician/gas engineer to visit to carry out the tests. There is no requirement for the vendor to provide up to date safety certificates, so dont worry.
You may be getting confused with renting where the landlord does have to ensure safety checks have been carried out.
EPCs are different. The law requires that you have at least applied for one when the house is put on the market.0 -
Buyer beware in the uk- it's up to you to get these Certificates to check the electricity and gas prior to buyingJust a single mum, working full time, bit of a nutcase, but mostly sensible, wanting to be Mortgage free by 2035 or less!0
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Thank you for your candor.0
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It's no longer completely 'buyer beware' and any material information that can influence a potential buyer must now be disclosed by law.0
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