Weird corner things - Why are they here and can I remove them?

Homer_home

You mention you know of flats where they have been removed have you considered knocking on their door and asking them?

I would be amazed if there is anything behind them given their location and size , it's hardly a deal breaker it's not hard to move pipes or cables nor is it expensive 

JeffMason

Homer_home said:

You mention you know of flats where they have been removed have you considered knocking on their door and asking them?

I would be amazed if there is anything behind them given their location and size , it's hardly a deal breaker it's not hard to move pipes or cables nor is it expensive 

I've just seen from photos of other flats in the same block that sold over the last couple of years. I was checking out previous sold prices etc and noticed then.

It isn't? That's good to know! I thought it might be very hard, hence why they haven't done it. Turns out, the owners have never lived there and so didn't care...

stragglebod

It's where the spiders and silverfish live during the day.

Norman_Castle

Are they on either side of the same wall? Can you see what’s outside or underneath where they are? They might be to accommodate something structural especially if some neighbouring flats have them.

JeffMason

Norman_Castle said:

Are they on either side of the same wall? Can you see what’s outside or underneath where they are? They might be to accommodate something structural especially if some neighbouring flats have them.

They aren't either side if the same wall. I can't see what's outside (but am going back tomorrow so will have a look) and no chance underneath as that is somebody else's flat.