View Single Post
Old 28 Nov 20, 04:43 PM  
Link to this Post
#14
Blue nose
Imagineer
 
Join Date: Mar 16
Originally Posted by vhm672 View Post
I am not a residential conveyancer as I deal with commercial real estate but surprised that when a conveyancer asks a question about FENSA they don’t warn the seller not to approach the authority as this would prejudice the ability to get insurance, this is especially true as FENSA can be checked by address without going anywhere near a local authority. Especially at the moment regularising the position is unlikely to be a quick option given limited capacity in most local authority teams, whereas insurance (subject to conditions is all but instantaneous) and despite the reference to solicitors selling a policy this is a pure pass through of cost.
This is what we did.
We checked Fensa and didn't have one for all doors/windows and bought via our solicitor. Really straight forward and no messing. Meant house sale could go through and no issues.
Blue nose is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List