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Pacey
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Hey all,
New here, not a property investor. I signed up thinking it was a standard home buyers forums.
But I will give it a shot anyway, you guys may have some experience with this.
Basically I'm in the process of purchasing a property.
Work has been done to the house, a loft conversion which is just classed as 'storage' I don't have too much of an issue with this.
However the main issue, I received the contract/paperwork for the property yesterday, after a full read through, I found that there's no mention of, or paperwork for an extension which has taken place. Single story, but the entire front of the house, enlarging the living room and lobby. The original wall has been removed and I would guess around 6ft has been added to the front.
I get the feeling there's going to be no planning permission for this, as it wasn't mentioned at all. I phoned my solicitor about it and she's going to look into it. But wasn't even aware the house had an extension, when I phoned.
When I viewed the property, I recall the vendor stating the extension was there when she moved in. (Not sure if that helps or hinders anything)
Where do I stand and what are my options?
It's just my 2 year old daughter and I who would be moving in. Not only am I now worried about being able to sell it on in the future, but being made to remove or modify the extension and mainly the safety of the property. The last thing I would want is for my daughter to get hurt or worse, if the construction doesn't comply with building regs/is faulty.
This was pretty much my dream house, far better than I ever though I would get with my budget (first time buyer).
Thanks everyone.
New here, not a property investor. I signed up thinking it was a standard home buyers forums.
But I will give it a shot anyway, you guys may have some experience with this.
Basically I'm in the process of purchasing a property.
Work has been done to the house, a loft conversion which is just classed as 'storage' I don't have too much of an issue with this.
However the main issue, I received the contract/paperwork for the property yesterday, after a full read through, I found that there's no mention of, or paperwork for an extension which has taken place. Single story, but the entire front of the house, enlarging the living room and lobby. The original wall has been removed and I would guess around 6ft has been added to the front.
I get the feeling there's going to be no planning permission for this, as it wasn't mentioned at all. I phoned my solicitor about it and she's going to look into it. But wasn't even aware the house had an extension, when I phoned.
When I viewed the property, I recall the vendor stating the extension was there when she moved in. (Not sure if that helps or hinders anything)
Where do I stand and what are my options?
It's just my 2 year old daughter and I who would be moving in. Not only am I now worried about being able to sell it on in the future, but being made to remove or modify the extension and mainly the safety of the property. The last thing I would want is for my daughter to get hurt or worse, if the construction doesn't comply with building regs/is faulty.
This was pretty much my dream house, far better than I ever though I would get with my budget (first time buyer).
Thanks everyone.