potentially buying flat, with gas boiler in small bedroom..

another_casualty

Just realised , I left the most important piece of information.
The boiler is located, below the window. Hence the surveyors concerns

Wassa123

another_casualty wrote: »

Regarding resale value : I think I'll be fine , although I would like to live there for a few years anyhow .

another_casuality wrote:

The boiler is located, below the window. Hence the surveyors concerns

If it's a concern for your surveyor and you, it'll probably be a concern for any future buyer.

another_casualty

Yes , that's what I was thinking . Having said that , I think if I was selling to buy to let people it wouldn't matter too much.
I was wondering if it could be placed outside the property ( very doubtful), but as it's an old house conversion it probably wouldn't be allowed .

I'll probably go for it . The rest of the flat is fine .

zaax

Walk away....

another_casualty

Thanks zaax . You're the first to say that .

Biggles

Wassa123 wrote: »

If it's a concern for your surveyor and you, it'll probably be a concern for any future buyer.

Exactly. My thoughts are that if you have to ask too many questions, it actually doesn't matter what the answers are - it's just too many doubts raised.

another_casualty

Thanks . I'm obviously getting the jitters . Just made enquiries about another property which is sold .
I do like the flat , but it's just the boiler

DominicH

Doozergirl wrote: »

Carbon monoxide is going to kill you regardless of where it's placed if the boiler is leaking.

I'm not sure I would agree with that. The concentration of, and exposure time to, CO are important, and obviously that depends on how close you are to the source, whether there are walls and doors between you and it, and how much time you spend near it. A CO source in a kitchen is less dangerous than one in a bedroom.

J_B

Don't building regs stipulate that a boiler can't be X distance from a window?

Could you just extend the flue away from the window?

another_casualty

J_B wrote: »

Don't building regs stipulate that a boiler can't be X distance from a window?

Could you just extend the flue away from the window?

It comes down to getting permission from landlord . Snorkel effect is unsightly and potentially dangerous for upstairs tenants etc