We are currently involved in purchasing a property. As part of the process when viewing, we asked for the BER for the property. We also received a brochure for the property which confirmed the BER rating as disclosed by the Estate Agent. We subsequently made an offer, and it was accepted.
Now, during the conveyancing process, we receive a copy of the contracts which state a very different BER. Low end of the scale different (G) - and an accompanying SEAI advisory report which sets out quite a lot of work to bring the BER rating back up.
We like the house, and it is in a good area for my Wife and I, but I don't like the fact that the BER was not disclosed to us up front. I've also quickly searched online to see if this type of practice is illegal, but it seems like it is not.
My knee jerk reaction is to withdraw our offer.
But my question is this: has anyone had any experience of this type of scenario, and is a withdrawal of offer too drastic a step? Should we consider revising our offer down to accommodate the works needed to bring the BER rating to an acceptable level?
Now, during the conveyancing process, we receive a copy of the contracts which state a very different BER. Low end of the scale different (G) - and an accompanying SEAI advisory report which sets out quite a lot of work to bring the BER rating back up.
We like the house, and it is in a good area for my Wife and I, but I don't like the fact that the BER was not disclosed to us up front. I've also quickly searched online to see if this type of practice is illegal, but it seems like it is not.
My knee jerk reaction is to withdraw our offer.
But my question is this: has anyone had any experience of this type of scenario, and is a withdrawal of offer too drastic a step? Should we consider revising our offer down to accommodate the works needed to bring the BER rating to an acceptable level?