Hoping some experts could help with an unusually specific issue I seem to be struggling to find info online about.
DW and I have had an offer in for our house and are expecting exhange of contracts in the next few days.
So, for a bit of background, we live in a downstairs (1 room upstairs) masionette in scotland.
What are a buyers rights to return our home or recuperate costs from us afterwards?
We have a very old home, 1880 to be exact. We have lived here for 4 year and all wiring has been replaced in the last 17 years clearly as Consumer unit is modern and all wiring is of post 2004 regs. We have absolutely no certificates, building certificates with property excluding the deeds.
We have two identical rooms downstairs both with alcoves. When we moved in one room had light fittings in both alcoves that had each been spurred from sockets with fused connection units directly below. As Im no stranger to domestic electrics I know that this meets building standards.
I later installed the same fittings in the other room's alcoves and spurred a Fused connection unit from the sockets directly below, installed according to regs and identical to other room.
Now, from what I have researched, as our masionetted is legally regarded as a flat, this 'alteration/addition' should have been certified by either a registered electrician or by my local council.
So, to cut a long story short. After the buyer has received the keys, they are unlikely to be unaware of this for probably years if ever. Am I liable for this installation after property handover and if so for how long?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the installation and addition that many of my friends have done with there own properties with no issues.
Should I remove the wiring before moving day ( easily done )
would this be misselling the property as the light fittings and wiring no longer exist when they move in?
TIA xx
p.s moving date is very very soon, quick responses helpful !!!