TheBlueNile
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Hi folks
I’m seeking advice around sale of protected structure as it’s an area I haven’t much knowledge on.
Basically elderly relative sadly passed on and has left their home to myself and sister in will. Now my question is specifically around selling the house on, the house was built circa 1870, relative had lived in it since sixties, i spoke to estate agent who said you need to find out if it’s pre 63 i spoke to solicitor who holds deeds of house who states that there’s nothing on deeds which states it’s pre 63? So basically nothing proving it is or isn’t pre 63, that’s the first issue. Secondly i checked with council no planning record history on house other than being listed as protected, as far as i am aware relative did nothing with house in over forty years and house in not great condition but not awful, she did change old windows to pvc windows approx 15 years ago and some adjustments to toilet area, turning two small toilet units into one large toilet area but other than that nothing that I am aware of.
My question is how difficult is it to sell these houses on, should i be getting structural engineers in to check everything is sound before i put for sale 2. If I can’t prove it’s pre 63 is that a big problem. 3. Should i be seeking advice from conservationist architect as someone mentioned that to me also.
I’m just wondering what steps should i be taking here to ensure smoothest sale
Thanking you in advance
I’m seeking advice around sale of protected structure as it’s an area I haven’t much knowledge on.
Basically elderly relative sadly passed on and has left their home to myself and sister in will. Now my question is specifically around selling the house on, the house was built circa 1870, relative had lived in it since sixties, i spoke to estate agent who said you need to find out if it’s pre 63 i spoke to solicitor who holds deeds of house who states that there’s nothing on deeds which states it’s pre 63? So basically nothing proving it is or isn’t pre 63, that’s the first issue. Secondly i checked with council no planning record history on house other than being listed as protected, as far as i am aware relative did nothing with house in over forty years and house in not great condition but not awful, she did change old windows to pvc windows approx 15 years ago and some adjustments to toilet area, turning two small toilet units into one large toilet area but other than that nothing that I am aware of.
My question is how difficult is it to sell these houses on, should i be getting structural engineers in to check everything is sound before i put for sale 2. If I can’t prove it’s pre 63 is that a big problem. 3. Should i be seeking advice from conservationist architect as someone mentioned that to me also.
I’m just wondering what steps should i be taking here to ensure smoothest sale
Thanking you in advance