Leasehold sale held up due to 'unauthorised works'

davidmcn

Ginger_Winner said:

the buyer will not complete the purchase with this search result.

Well, that might be what they're currently saying, while they wait for your response. I doubt they'll actually walk away. These things are a negotiation. As I said, if there was actually a problem with the roof (e.g. it's going to need more work soon to sort out dodgy renovation a few years ago), they'd have a point. But this sounds more like the level of "somebody forgot to fill in a form / book an inspection".

Ginger_Winner

Doozergirl said:

Ginger_Winner said:

My priority is to sell my flat, but the buyer will not complete the purchase with this search result.
Is my only option to indemnify the buyer? - by which I mean that I have to have a legal agreement drawn up whereby I take liability for any future costs in relation to this work?
I feel a somewhat aggrieved that I have to take a financial liability for something that should be accountable to the landlord.... but as I say, my priority is to sell the flat so if that is the only way forward then so be it.

I think you would be mad to do that.  There shouldn't be any money to spend. 

It isn't a big deal in the real world/grand scheme as it will have been done to regs (the only thing they check is the insulation!), it's just the paperwork and buyer's perception blowing it out of proportion.   

You need the letter.  Beyond that, your buyer will be being unreasonable as others will accept it.  

Thanks - I will do my best to get that letter and then see if the buyer's solicitor  will change their advice to the buyer.
I appreciate the advice, I feel more confident about this situation now...