Fixtures and Fittings

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Sphynx said:

I have no paperwork for the installation though. I suppose it’s up to them to make sure it’s safe etc. 

I'm pretty sure you have to get it signed off by a certified engineer for it to be deemed safe after you have it fitted. 

Sphynx

Our fitter didn’t supply paperwork even though I asked for it. As it was 10 years ago I have no chance of that now, but we are reminded often on this site of caveat emptor so I think this ceases to be my responsibility when we exchange.

Flugelhorn

Sphynx said:

Our fitter didn’t supply paperwork even though I asked for it. As it was 10 years ago I have no chance of that now, but we are reminded often on this site of caveat emptor so I think this ceases to be my responsibility when we exchange.

the buyers solicitor may ask for building regs / hetas cert from when it was installed and any building work that was done at the time.

st999

I know in Scotland you have to get council approval for a wood burner stove.
I'm getting new windows and converting the back window in the lounge to a French door and am having to pay the council £180 for the privilege of someone putting their signature on a piece of paper and delaying my windows installation. 

Sphynx

Flugelhorn said:

Sphynx said:

Our fitter didn’t supply paperwork even though I asked for it. As it was 10 years ago I have no chance of that now, but we are reminded often on this site of caveat emptor so I think this ceases to be my responsibility when we exchange.

the buyers solicitor may ask for building regs / hetas cert from when it was installed and any building work that was done at the time.

In this case I’d be back to removing it 🤣

theoretica

If the buyer has asked about it why not get back to him and ask if he would like to make an offer for it to stay, bearing in mind the fitter didn't get round to the paperwork.  Probably won't be a big offer, but cost of stove minus the removal and make good costs doesn't seem huge either unless it is a very snazzy stove.

Sphynx

theoretica said:

If the buyer has asked about it why not get back to him and ask if he would like to make an offer for it to stay, bearing in mind the fitter didn't get round to the paperwork.  Probably won't be a big offer, but cost of stove minus the removal and make good costs doesn't seem huge either unless it is a very snazzy stove.

Thanks theoretica. We ended up doing a deal. I don’t have to remove the swing set from the garden and they keep the stove. I will source another one and hopefully offset some of the cost by selling the one at the new house (which I really don’t like) if it’s left.

AdrianC

Sphynx said:

Flugelhorn said:

Sphynx said:

Our fitter didn’t supply paperwork even though I asked for it. As it was 10 years ago I have no chance of that now, but we are reminded often on this site of caveat emptor so I think this ceases to be my responsibility when we exchange.

the buyers solicitor may ask for building regs / hetas cert from when it was installed and any building work that was done at the time.

In this case I’d be back to removing it 🤣

No, because lack of BR signoff ceases to be an issue a year after the work has been completed.

So there's no comeback by the local authority for the lack of paperwork for your current stove - it's been too long.
But move stoves around, and you need to get the new installations signed off.

bekbek87

Sorry to jump on this thread but I have the opposite issue. 

We are moving out and filled out the fixtures form stating we would leave to oven etc (no extra cost) as the buyer is a first timer. He’s now come back after exchange saying he wants us to remove the oven (it’s wired in) and take it with us? We do not want the cooker as our new house has one. 

So since we have exchanged and nothing was said we are worried if we take it we could be penalised........ any advise? 

davidmcn

bekbek87 said:

Sorry to jump on this thread but I have the opposite issue. 

We are moving out and filled out the fixtures form stating we would leave to oven etc (no extra cost) as the buyer is a first timer. He’s now come back after exchange saying he wants us to remove the oven (it’s wired in) and take it with us? We do not want the cooker as our new house has one. 

So since we have exchanged and nothing was said we are worried if we take it we could be penalised........ any advise? 

That's the whole point of exchanging contracts - you've got a contract. Neither party can unilaterally change things afterwards.