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Seller’s started an extension but now selling

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  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    How ready will a builder be to take on a half finished project?  Will they need proof of the work and quality done so far?
    They'll use their own eyes to see whether what's there needs to be removed.

    Anything that's hidden so far should have been signed off by BR.
  • dkts
    dkts Posts: 21 Forumite
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    How ready will a builder be to take on a half finished project?  Will they need proof of the work and quality done so far?
    So I have a small team of builders (we’ve done room refurbs/loft extensions before, but now ready for whole house projects). 
  • dkts
    dkts Posts: 21 Forumite
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    AdrianC said:
    GDB2222 said:
    AdrianC said:
    dkts said:
    AdrianC said:
    If work has started, then the PP won't have expired.
    Thanks...Any thoughts on why they would sell?
    A million reasons.
    They're getting divorced. Their jobs have moved. Their jobs have ended and they're a step ahead of repossession. They're relocating to another area... <continue ad infinitum>

    Does it make a difference?
    The op is not interested in that sort of thing, but he wants to make sure that it’s not an issue with the property itself. Entirely sensible IMHO.
    I'm sure. But what's the chances they'd admit to that?

    A thorough survey, of course, goes without saying. I presume a builder will be involved in the work, so get them involved in assessing what's there now.
    Yes will be having a thorough survey and have a small team of experienced builders. I think my main thought here for the sellers was why half build then sell.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    dkts said:
    How ready will a builder be to take on a half finished project?  Will they need proof of the work and quality done so far?
    So I have a small team of builders (we’ve done room refurbs/loft extensions before, but now ready for whole house projects). 
    There y'go, then. Get them viewing what's there.

    Nothing builders like more than sucking teeth whilst shaking heads.
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