Standard roof construction of slate or tile Related words: flat roof, thatch
EPC Rating
Minimum EPC rating: E. Related words: Energy performance certificate, eco, green, environment, efficiency
Rooms/Units/Storeys
Standard – No maximum bedrooms (Shared accommodation acceptable). Studio Flat – Max. 1 main room. New Build – No maximum bedrooms. Above/Adjacent to Commercial – No maximum bedrooms. Former Local Authority – No maximum bedrooms. Small HMO – Max. 6 bedrooms. Max. 8 lettable rooms. Large HMO – Max. 10 bedrooms. No maximum number of …
HMO
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a freehold or leasehold property where 3 or more tenants reside forming more than 1 household. Tenants share a lavatory, bathroom or kitchen facilities with other tenants and a HMO licence is required. The Solicitor will be required to ensure all relevant Planning/Change of Use requirements for its …
Studio flats
Units with floor area below 30m2 by referral only. Related words: Footprint, square feet
New build warranties
All properties less than 10 years old must hold an adequate warranty. CHL accepts the following new build warranties: National House-Building Council Buildmark Scheme (NHBC) Building Life Plan Premium Guarantee Scheme Checkmate Castle 10 LABC New Home Warranty Build-Zone Structural Warranty Zurich Municipal Advantage Aedis Warranties Global Home Warranties Protek ICW Ark Residential New Build …
Above/adjacent to commercial
Positive valuer comments required Related words: Retail, shop, cafe, restaurant, business
Ex-local authority
Max. 20 storeys in a block. Areas with medium / high levels of private ownership. Related words: Council property, ex-council, social housing, former