Hi all,
I have a question, would really appreciate your advice!
I made an offer on a property (Hamilton) and obtained LIM. It showed that there was a consent issued in 2001 for "internal alterations", but without CCC issued. Subsequent sales were made in 2003, 2007, and eventually a new owner purchased the property in 2015, and did extension and renovation with CCC issued. Lawyer quite rightly highlighted this and urged me to think carefully.
Had builder's inspection done, report didn't show any major issues. Had a chat with the builder, he seems think the house is generally fine, he guessed (without know the specifics) it could be some plumbing work for an extended bathroom were not signed off with CCC. He suggested I should find out (from council) see if there's any record for what's been documented for the original consent. He also mentioned potential trouble with Insurance.
I'm a newbie and would really appreciate advice from you guys how to read this situation, and what I should do to find out more information and make the decision.
Thank you!
I have a question, would really appreciate your advice!
I made an offer on a property (Hamilton) and obtained LIM. It showed that there was a consent issued in 2001 for "internal alterations", but without CCC issued. Subsequent sales were made in 2003, 2007, and eventually a new owner purchased the property in 2015, and did extension and renovation with CCC issued. Lawyer quite rightly highlighted this and urged me to think carefully.
Had builder's inspection done, report didn't show any major issues. Had a chat with the builder, he seems think the house is generally fine, he guessed (without know the specifics) it could be some plumbing work for an extended bathroom were not signed off with CCC. He suggested I should find out (from council) see if there's any record for what's been documented for the original consent. He also mentioned potential trouble with Insurance.
I'm a newbie and would really appreciate advice from you guys how to read this situation, and what I should do to find out more information and make the decision.
Thank you!
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