Seller lied on property information form about conservatory

jwalrus9

@Section62 the question is - why would he say no ? Could he have been trying to conceal something? Or simply couldn't be arsed to produce the documentation for it? Yes I appreciate it's all speculation but just trying to understand why you would say no to clear extension works...

jwalrus9

@user1977 no it wasn't the vendor, the owners were decided, and it was in probate 

user1977

jwalrus9 said:

@user1977 no it wasn't the vendor, the owners were decided, and it was in probate 

In which case it's quite likely they were simply clueless rather than lying. Were the works even done by the deceased party, or somebody earlier?

Often with probate sales you simply get "no comment" to all these questions, as the executors genuinely don't know any more about the history of the property than you do.

jwalrus9

@Soot2006 yes granted, but why did the RICS level 3 survey not highlight this ?  That a radiator shouldn't be there ...and the doors also

Section62

jwalrus9 said:

Section62 the question is - why would he say no ? Could he have been trying to conceal something? Or simply couldn't be arsed to produce the documentation for it? Yes I appreciate it's all speculation but just trying to understand why you would say no to clear extension works...

Perhaps because the person completing the form didn't understand the question.

For clarity, are you talking about a TA6 form, and if so, which version/revision?

jwalrus9

@user1977 yes it could have been done by previous owners, although looks as though the radiator and doors have been retro fitted.

jwalrus9

Thank you everyone, I suppose next steps are to enquire with local authority? If we do not indeed replace with a modern conservatory , I assume we don't need planning permission but best to notify them of this ?

RAS

Not really. How long did the previous owners live there?

Section62

jwalrus9 said:

Thank you everyone, I suppose next steps are to enquire with local authority? If we do not indeed replace with a modern conservatory , I assume we don't need planning permission but best to notify them of this ?

There are several questions people have asked which really should be answered before anyone can give you further advice.

But as a general principle, if development has been carrious out without the required consents then it is usually unwise to bring this to the attention of the local authority, unless the plan is to apply for retrospective consent/regularisation, as appropriate.

Also, never assume you don't need planning consent.  Always assume you do, until you've confirmed you don't.

Bendy_House

If you aren't going to replace it, just keep quiet about it.

If you are, then check out the current requirements for PP.

Meanwhile, enjoy it