Selling mums house and solicitor wanting certificates

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user1977 said:

DCFC79 said:

FreeBear said:

Robin9 said:

The windows may be here    forms.fensa.org.uk/fensa-certificate

CERTAS is another self certifying body - Not sure if they have a searchable database, but they can issue replacement documents.

The council may have some information on building works via their planning portal - Most (all ?) allow you to search based on address, so you don't need planning application numbers or dates. Not all portals will include records for replacement windows or extensions done under permitted development.

Another option is to pay a visit to the local council office and ask what records they have for planning & notifiable works (Building Regs certificates). Keep the inquiry vague rather than asking about specific items lest you scupper any prospect of indemnity insurance.

If none of the turn up any information, simply tell the solicitor "no certificates available" and let them guide you on alternatives (e.g. indemnity insurance).

Have looked on the planning portal for the local council and nothing has come up. The extension was done in the 80s/ early 90s, its a kicthen extension and just that so would planning be required ? So indemnity insurance is whats going to be required, no other avenue ?

It's 30+ years ago, nothing is required.

yeah, i would think work done that long ago won't cause issues.

DCFC79

eddddy said:

DCFC79 said:

Robin9 said:

The windows may be here    forms.fensa.org.uk/fensa-certificate



PS If Planning was required for the extension - search your local council

Thankyou for the reply.

 Have searched using that link and the installer my mum used doesnt show, I know who fitted the windows...

Just in case there's some confusion - you don't search for the installer (or the installer's address), you search using your mum's address.

Then it will list any certificates it finds for your mum's address. It doesn't mention the installers name in the result.

If there are no certificates for your mum's address, it will say "We have found no records using your search criteria.".

eddddy said:

DCFC79 said:

Robin9 said:

The windows may be here    forms.fensa.org.uk/fensa-certificate



PS If Planning was required for the extension - search your local council

Thankyou for the reply.

 Have searched using that link and the installer my mum used doesnt show, I know who fitted the windows...

Just in case there's some confusion - you don't search for the installer (or the installer's address), you search using your mum's address.

Then it will list any certificates it finds for your mum's address. It doesn't mention the installers name in the result.

If there are no certificates for your mum's address, it will say "We have found no records using your search criteria.".

I put my mums post code and it listed the installers currently registered with FENSA.