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What are the repercussions if I don't obtain an electrical certificate of compliance?

The seller remains responsible for the electrical installation on the property -- until a valid electrical certificate of compliance has been transferred to the new buyer. So you should be made aware that should someone be injured in an accident relating to the electrical installations the householder may be liable for both medical costs and associated damages and also the resultant costs of having the installations repaired or re-inspected?

Nevertheless, for legal reasons, your bank will instruct the transferring attorneys to obtain a certificate; therefore the transaction will not go through until a certificate is obtained.

What if I already have a certificate?

Remember that an electrical certificate is transferable. An electrical certificate is transferable upon the sale of the property. The certificate should be retained by the purchaser to hand to the next purchaser when the property is again sold. If any alterations are made however, a new certificate will need to be issued; but only for the additional installation.


---- Special circumstances---
The seller and the purchaser can agree to a special clause in the contract stating that the purchaser has agreed to "waive" the certificate because of the intention to do alterations to the property and that a new certificate will be issued for the entire property on completion. In this case the seller is indemnified of any further responsibilities for the electrical installation.

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