Hi all,
This is my first post here, but am hoping you can provide some advice.
I have put an offer in on a house, knowing full well that the partially completed bathroom extension has not gone through council consenting process.
The current owner has extended the house footprint by approximately 4sqm (all in the bathroom). Within the extended section it is lined (some sort of fibreboard) and it appears the toilet has been moved from it's old site to the extension, with new plumbing hooking into the septic. The bath/shower and sink are still in their original position.
There is no ceiling (although we can see the ceiling insulation) and the exterior cladding looks pretty well done.
Not sure what else I can say that will be helpful, as I am not in the industry.
My question stems from the fact that one of the lenders I have approached has made finance conditional on a Certificate of Acceptance. I am surprised by this as I have confirmation of full insurance being available (this is my industry).
I do not know if the current owner had plans he was following, who did the work or to what standard.
What is the procedure required to get a CoA? Will it be possible to get one for the work to date? What is the cost? Will I require a builder to assess the work or something else? What cost on the assessment?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, really love the house and this is an unforseen hiccup...
Cheers,
Sam
This is my first post here, but am hoping you can provide some advice.
I have put an offer in on a house, knowing full well that the partially completed bathroom extension has not gone through council consenting process.
The current owner has extended the house footprint by approximately 4sqm (all in the bathroom). Within the extended section it is lined (some sort of fibreboard) and it appears the toilet has been moved from it's old site to the extension, with new plumbing hooking into the septic. The bath/shower and sink are still in their original position.
There is no ceiling (although we can see the ceiling insulation) and the exterior cladding looks pretty well done.
Not sure what else I can say that will be helpful, as I am not in the industry.
My question stems from the fact that one of the lenders I have approached has made finance conditional on a Certificate of Acceptance. I am surprised by this as I have confirmation of full insurance being available (this is my industry).
I do not know if the current owner had plans he was following, who did the work or to what standard.
What is the procedure required to get a CoA? Will it be possible to get one for the work to date? What is the cost? Will I require a builder to assess the work or something else? What cost on the assessment?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, really love the house and this is an unforseen hiccup...
Cheers,
Sam
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