Habitation Certificate
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:06pm
Could anyone please tell me what a Habitation Certificate is and where do I get one?
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:42pm
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Hi Joyce,
There are two types, both issued by the Town Hall where the property is located. The "Certificate of First Habitation" is issued to a builder/developer when a new property is connected to mains services. There have been historic problems where builders wouldn't apply for them, so if you're buying a new-build, make sure it's included in the sales contract.
The certificate lasts 10 years and should be renewed, but in practice they aren't usually renewed until a property is sold, when the buyer's lawyer will insist on it. If you're buying a second-hand property, it's the vendor's responsibility to get it; if you're selling and need one, apply to your Town Hall.
Kind regards,
Kim
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:35pm
Kimmy11 wrote on Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:42pm:
Hi Joyce,
There are two types, both issued by the Town Hall where the property is located. The "Certificate of First Habitation" is issued to a builder/developer when a new property is connected to mains services. There have been historic problems where builders wouldn't apply for them, so if y...
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...ou're buying a new-build, make sure it's included in the sales contract.
The certificate lasts 10 years and should be renewed, but in practice they aren't usually renewed until a property is sold, when the buyer's lawyer will insist on it. If you're buying a second-hand property, it's the vendor's responsibility to get it; if you're selling and need one, apply to your Town Hall.
Kind regards,
Kim
Thank you that is very helpful we are giftting the property to a son but he still needs energy and habitation certificates.
Joyce Bargh wrote on Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:35pm:
Thank you that is very helpful we are giftting the property to a son but he still needs energy and habitation certificates.
Just in case you are not aware....
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:23pm
Cheryl wrote on Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:07pm:
Just in case you are not aware....
Thank you for that information it is very helpful.
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