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@Whale said:
You’re not occupying the property as a tenant, but rather under a license to occupy prior to settlement, and whilst I’m not a lawyer, I’m aware that such arrangement generally incorporate a provision that the purchaser’s occupation of the property is on and “as is” basis, that they can’t then rely on any representations made by the Developer / Seller or claim against them for any subsequent repairs, defects, errors, or design omissions in respect to the property.

As I said (above) I thought that indemnity was for claims arising subsequent to occupancy under the license, so it may be prudent to have a good close look over the property beforehand and then make any claims, but as I also said I’m not a lawyer and your paid adviser is, so I’d recommend clarifying with them the circumstances under which claims for repairs, defects etc can and cannot be made, and then accept their advice.

 

Thank you Whale for your prompt reply, I will check further with my Solicitor.