House purchase

[emma123456]

We are in the process of buying a house. The house was built in 1989 (involved demolition of part of existing structure, leaving a part of the structure that was protected by a conservation order).

What paperwork should we have? Should there be planning docs/building completion certificates similar to what we have received when we have built an extension?

If they can’t provide this, how much of a problem is this? House has stood for 30 years?

Your solicitor will know what they need to provide and make sure they provide it.

Make sure you tell your solicitor as much as you can about the building and that it needs to be fully investigated. Make sure your solicitor gets a copy of the survey.

Yes absolutely you should have all the planning approval and certification for those changes. You have no way of knowing otherwise if its been constructed properly and its compliant with building regs. They could maybe take out indemnity insurance if its possible but personally I don't think I'd buy a place without it. You need to know no load bearing walls have been taken out.

OK, thanks. Wasnt sure what paperwork was standard 30 years ago. Our solicitor will be on top of it. I'm not sure if our vendor has everything....its a probate case and they seem to be struggling to find information.

Have sent a copy of the survey to the solicitor. Thanks @Fleurty