Buying a house, supposed to be exchanging next week. I have discovered (as solicitor is crap) that new rules about the discharge outflow, means their tank needs a new outflow.
In Jan 2015 it became law that this had to be changed by 2020 or sooner if the house was to be sold. So EA basically sold us a house that wasnt legally saleable.
Vendors say it isnt needed, their solicitor is crap too, it has to be done and Im sure we'll agree that soon. Obviously we're going to miss the deadline for completion now (whole other saga as we're in rented) and Im worried they'll put it back on the market to get a better price (as sale has already taken 4 months and prices have risen).
My question is how would they make a new soakaway? any idea on costs? As its pre 1983 it doesnt have to meet any bldg regs criteria, just not to pollute the watercourse. Pipework is under the drive.