New House

[Clareybabes]

I have recently bought a house which the previous owner did a lot of work too. It now appears the work was sub standard and not entirely safe. My solicitor advised the vendor to take out building indemnity insurance. Have I any recourse to have the work rectified?

[chazza]

Did you have a survey done? If not I would think that the house was sold as seen

[NORMANTHEDOG]

if he took out the insurance,then surely you have

[nanscamp]

I hope its not the bloke next to me. since they moved in 3 years ago I dont think there has been a full week where he hasnt hammered something - walls, floors, paving, decking - all done himself with the intention of making a big profit he says. I dont want to sound agist but he is 75 years old - how well can he plaster a ceiling? Aargh he's banging again now. He knocked the chimney breast out last year while we were on holiday. when we came home my ornaments had been bounced off the mantle.

[bednobs]

didnt this come up on a survey? didnt your solicitor make sure he had buildings control?

[buildersmate]

The building indemnity policy is normally put in place because of not having applied for Building Control approval, Bednobs.