Paperwork needed for selling a renovated property

[Sarah_W]

We've recently bought a flat that requires a lot of work and want to ensure we're not hit by any unexpected surprises when we come to sell it. I believe that the following is the minumum we'll need for work done (we're planning to do most of what we can ourselves).

1. Certificates from CORGI register tradesmen for all gas work
2. Certificates/building regs approval for all electrical work done
3. Building reg approval for other relevant items (structural, new windows etc)

Is there anything else?

[mk1fan]

CORGI is no more. It's now Gas Safe.

[Coco H]

It may not be necessary but I would put togther a file with all your guarantees and product information in as you would expect with a new build. Lots of odd things - like parts of our plumbing system, extractor fans etc come with guaranatees these days.

[B17NNS]

Gas:
Corgi/Gas Safe certs - your gas fitter should provide these.

Electrical:
Part P Stuff, minor works certs - your electrician should provide these.

Glazing:
FENSA certs - your window fitters should provide these.

Other building works/items requiring building regulations approval:
Certificate of completion - your building control officer should provide this for you.

[JR]

Coco H said:

It may not be necessary but I would put togther a file with all your guarantees and product information in as you would expect with a new build. Lots of odd things - like parts of our plumbing system, extractor fans etc come with guaranatees these days.

Usually only applicable to the original purchaser so useless for the buyer.

[Coco H]

JR said:

Coco H said:

It may not be necessary but I would put togther a file with all your guarantees and product information in as you would expect with a new build. Lots of odd things - like parts of our plumbing system, extractor fans etc come with guaranatees these days.

Usually only applicable to the original purchaser so useless for the buyer.

Then why bother with them at all? I presume they are just a con then. A lot of building work is done with the aim of onward sale. If you get a 10 year guarantee on radiators say but o=nly the purchaser can use it - what a waste of time.
I would still suggest keeping all the guides for the boiler, electric goods etc. I have a box full of them - not sure they are any use !

[JR]

Coco H said:

JR said:

Coco H said:

It may not be necessary but I would put togther a file with all your guarantees and product information in as you would expect with a new build. Lots of odd things - like parts of our plumbing system, extractor fans etc come with guaranatees these days.

Usually only applicable to the original purchaser so useless for the buyer.

Then why bother with them at all? I presume they are just a con then. A lot of building work is done with the aim of onward sale. If you get a 10 year guarantee on radiators say but o=nly the purchaser can use it - what a waste of time.
I would still suggest keeping all the guides for the boiler, electric goods etc. I have a box full of them - not sure they are any use !

Damp proofing is the best/worst example of this (depending on your point of view.)

[Coco H]

JR said:

Coco H said:

JR said:

Coco H said:

It may not be necessary but I would put togther a file with all your guarantees and product information in as you would expect with a new build. Lots of odd things - like parts of our plumbing system, extractor fans etc come with guaranatees these days.

Usually only applicable to the original purchaser so useless for the buyer.

Then why bother with them at all? I presume they are just a con then. A lot of building work is done with the aim of onward sale. If you get a 10 year guarantee on radiators say but o=nly the purchaser can use it - what a waste of time.
I would still suggest keeping all the guides for the boiler, electric goods etc. I have a box full of them - not sure they are any use !

Damp proofing is the best/worst example of this (depending on your point of view.)

yes. If you don't get them to do the plastering they will worm their way out of it - but they will charge you twice the price and do a poor job (generally from the 20 houses we have had done in recent years). My parents though are in the same house over 20 years later and have got their company over a barrel. Quite funny really. They have done all the other things - french drains etc but the mortgage co 20 years ago said they had to get a damp proof course.....

[mk1fan]

B17NNS said:

Corgi/Gas Safe certs - your gas fitter should provide these.

You shouldn't be getting any CORGI certs from a gas tester now.

As Landlords you'll need to carry out a yearly electrical test too.

I'd also make sure that the flat complies with the terms of the leasehold too.

Edited by mk1fan on Friday 12th June 10:18