Part of bedroom overhangs neighbours property

davidmcn

G_M wrote: »

That's the bit I'd be interested in. So it would pay:

* your legal costs to fight such a dispute?
* and/or any loss in value of the property if you lost such a dispute? If so, how would this be calculated?
* what about a dispute over maintenance costs? Or damage to your property resulting from work done (or not done!) to the property above/below yours?
.......??

All of the above, up to the original value of the property (but with the insurers hoping they can make a cheaper arrangement with the neighbours). Google around the relevant insurers and you can probably find some sample policy wording if you're interested.

vicki2221

According to the solicitor the lender will accept the flying freehold with the insurance. So now I'm back to worrying about the bathroom.

G_M

vicki2221 wrote: »

So now I'm back to worrying about the bathroom.

Well, several things occur to me

* plumbing. Is there any? where would the drains go and where would the water come from?
* Legal. If new drains required, they might have to pass through, or down the exterior of, your downstairs neighbour's property. Permission needed?
* structural issues. Unlikely to be an issue, but if adding significant weight to the floor it' a consideration. Especially if an old property. Ask the surveyor to comment when he does the survey?
* noise etc. Even if there's no legal or structural objection to the en suite, you may p*ss off your downstairs neighbour. Does this matter to you?