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Changes to Con 29 for Conveyancy Legislation
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| The new conveyancing form Con 29 now has a mandatory question concerning radon gas. You will probably be told that the property is in a radon affected area, and not much else. The following is an extract from the DETR booklet, A guide for homebuyers and sellers. "The first thing everyone should know is that even in areas the government has identified as affected by radon, most homes do not have a radon problem. However some do, but in affected houses the problem of radon can usually be tackled with simple, effective and relatively inexpensive measures. These measures are comparable in cost to work such as damp proofing and timber treatment, which people often carry out when buying a house. In fact the best way to think about radon risk is as just one factor among others when you buy a property. If you come across a property that suits you well but has a radon problem, the radon problem can be treated to make it a house you are happy to occupy." So this means that if you like the house, don't let the radon problem put you off buying it. There are seven day screening tests that will give a very accurate indication of any possible problems. We can supply these through the post with a credit card purchase. This test is far more accurate than a BGS survey, and is about the same cost. The alternative is for a retention to be held, normally by the sellers solicitor, until the new occupant has undertaken a full three moth test. If the three month tests show that the levels need reducing, this can usually be undertaken without invasive work in your home, normally most work is external. We will be glad to advise you on remedial action. Remember, most homes will not be affected. |
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