We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Buyers having Electrical Report
Comments
-
BS 7671: 2008 as amended (Regulation 135.1) recommends that every electrical installation is subjected to"Supposed" to be done? Sez whom ?
periodic inspection and testing. The IEE recommends domestic installations are inspected every 10 years or on change of occupancy.0 -
BS 7671: 2008 as amended (Regulation 135.1) recommends that every electrical installation is subjected to
periodic inspection and testing. The IEE recommends domestic installations are inspected every 10 years or on change of occupancy.
For whose benefit? Any electrical installation done by a reputable, certified sparks in the last 10 years should be good for the next 40, AFAIK. I realise buyers, especially FTBs probably don't trust this but, when we last viewed a house we were serious about buying, we asked our good friend, the electrician who re-wired this house, to come and check it over. He advised us not to re-wire but to replace the RCD and add some more sockets. When we offered him petrol money, he asked us not to insult him and would not take a penny.
It really does pay to befriend really good tradesmen. I know not everyone is in this position but all it takes is time and charm. Just a thought and a really good reason to network. Maybe you don't know anyone like this but perhaps your family/friends/colleagues do. HTH.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.2K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.3K Spending & Discounts
- 245.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 259.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards