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  • If the layout doesn't match the plans on record, then solicitors and surveyors will ask questions and may want proof of compliance. Valuations for a mortgage are often £0 until this is sorted.

    As a structural engineer I often get asked by people in a panic trying to buy/sell, to provide calcs or a report for walls or chimney breasts etc taken out previously without building control approval.

  • If the layout doesn't match the plans on record, then solicitors and surveyors will ask questions and may want proof of compliance. Valuations for a mortgage are often £0 until this is sorted.

    As a structural engineer I often get asked by people in a panic trying to buy/sell, to provide calcs or a report for walls or chimney breasts etc taken out previously without building control approval.

    I had to get a report from a structural engineer before I did the work to certify that it was ok, provided that to the freeholder before I could proceed.

  • You'd be amazed (or probably not) how many people don't bother!

    "but my builder (who only takes cash) said it would be fine"

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