Hi
I'm planning to put my house on the market early next year and looking ahead I'm trying to ensure I've things in a good position.
Some background: Purchased property in rural Ireland in mid 2000s
- Prior to purchase seller went through the process of retention for planning permission as an issue showed up during survey
- After purchase, added a window to the dining room and builders informed that no planning was required however I'm concerned now it may be needed
- After purchase, renovated an abandoned shed on the property by basically fixing up the brickwork and added a roof consisting of perspex. Shed isn't really used at present.
Before I go to surveyors etc can anyone advise on likelihood that I will need to look for retention of planning? If building regulations have changed since house build could that be an issue?
What other areas do people advise to consider ? My list so far
- BER cert
- Septic tank cert
- Show evidence that septic tank recently cleaned
- Evidence that central heating has been serviced
- Quotes from solicitors re selling/buying
- Quotes from auctioneers regarding estimated value and costs
- External cleaning/painting including sorting gutters
- Check condition of roof, gutters etc and perform any works
- Internal painting to freshen up the property in advance of pics .
- Have Approval in Principle in place
Any other areas? I'm trying to take time now to prepare for the sale to try avoid overwhelm during the process... Any guidance at all appreciated. Thank you.
I'm planning to put my house on the market early next year and looking ahead I'm trying to ensure I've things in a good position.
Some background: Purchased property in rural Ireland in mid 2000s
- Prior to purchase seller went through the process of retention for planning permission as an issue showed up during survey
- After purchase, added a window to the dining room and builders informed that no planning was required however I'm concerned now it may be needed
- After purchase, renovated an abandoned shed on the property by basically fixing up the brickwork and added a roof consisting of perspex. Shed isn't really used at present.
Before I go to surveyors etc can anyone advise on likelihood that I will need to look for retention of planning? If building regulations have changed since house build could that be an issue?
What other areas do people advise to consider ? My list so far
- BER cert
- Septic tank cert
- Show evidence that septic tank recently cleaned
- Evidence that central heating has been serviced
- Quotes from solicitors re selling/buying
- Quotes from auctioneers regarding estimated value and costs
- External cleaning/painting including sorting gutters
- Check condition of roof, gutters etc and perform any works
- Internal painting to freshen up the property in advance of pics .
- Have Approval in Principle in place
Any other areas? I'm trying to take time now to prepare for the sale to try avoid overwhelm during the process... Any guidance at all appreciated. Thank you.