Questions from buyer

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I am at the final stage of the sale of my house. The buyer has returned the signed contract to his solicitor. He has asked the following questions, directly to me, via the estate agent. Should I answer them or should I pass this on to my solicitor so it goes through the legal process?
This Register refers to a Contract dated 23rd August 1967 mentions that the owner (i.e. myself) must allow access to XXXXX property should the neighbours require access in order to carry out repairs to their respective property whereby they shall make good any damage caused and cause as little disturbance as possible to the owner. Please confirm:
if that has happened in the past, and if so, for what reason;
Which part of the property are we required to give access to?
Drainage: The basis of the current charges is on non-metered basis. How is the current owner charged for water consumption? Has the owner experienced any issues in relation to water and drainage?
Boiler:
How old is the boiler?
Can the seller provide service history for the boiler?
Will a Gas Safe or OFTEC registered engineer leave appropriate documentation covering heating systems, water, appliances for example, boilers, individual room heaters, all open fires, etc. by the Gas Safety Installation and Use Act 1994 behind for inspection?
Fence
Which fence is the owner responsible for?
Have there been any issues related to fence maintenance?
When did the owner last replace the fence?
Is there any damage to any of the fences surrounding the property?
General: has the owner experience any issues re the below – if yes, provide details
Roof
Damp
Asbestos
Gutters and/or downpipes
Bins and refuse: where are the bins and where are they stored. They weren’t visible during the viewing
Windows: is there a reason why some windows are opaque? Are there restrictions that would prohibit replacement of those windows for clear window?
Doors: please confirm if internal glazed door is fitted with safety glass?
Water: please provide location of the water stopcock
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The estate agent needs to tell the purchaser to get their own solicitors to raise the questions with your solicitors.
Stopcock is under the kitchen sink or wherever !
Fences erected by Charles the 1st after the battle of 1066
Etc
thanks.
That is why you employ them.
They were the 'Property Information Form', and the 'fixtures and Fittings form'.
But as above, all of those information goes between Solicitors, not Estate Agents at this stage.
In any event I'd be wary about giving them a full history of all maintenance you've ever done (or not done), which seems to be what they're looking for.