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Cheers for the advice, I’m optimistically hoping that it’s just because the surveyor said it, could we get a lore sympathetic surveyor, the building is brick...
Will find out tomorrow. The estate agent has said all along they don’t need one, what a nightmare this all is. It’s on help to buy as well so they will struggle to rent it out (she owns it with her sister).
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Santander are currently not accepting the EWS1 and instead just need a letter from the freeholder confirming that the building meets the standards (below). You might have more luck getting that, although my freeholder refused to give it to me despite me actually having an EWS1 as it would shift liability onto them.
- Has a review of the building, including the external walls, in relation to fire safety been carried out in accordance with the latest Government advice? YES/NO
- Did the review result in any remedial works being required to the building? YES/NO
If Question 2 is answered YES, Questions 3 and 4 must also be answered
- Have the works commenced/been completed? YES/NO
- Will any costs be passed on to the leaseholders? YES/NO
- Has a review of the building, including the external walls, in relation to fire safety been carried out in accordance with the latest Government advice? YES/NO
jackincaves
You need to find out if
If it's the later you can - somewhat optimistically - request the buyer 'take a view' on it if their mortgage company is still willing to lend, on the grounds that the fiasco may be resolved by the time they get round to selling in five years time or whatever.
If it's both obvs. sale is a bit fooked
* assuming it's not a cash buyer