A couple who spent three years searching for their dream home have lost £2,500 in legal fees after the purchase fell through due to missing documentation.
Sophia Ferguson, 38, and her husband David, 40, viewed 30 properties before finding a modern farmhouse in December 2025. The property, priced at £415,000, had been extensively renovated by the sellers, who claimed to have replaced two of three roofs on a like-for-like basis.
The couple's solicitor flagged concerns over missing certification for roof works and replaced windows. Despite offering to share costs for a building control inspection, the sellers refused and eventually took the property off the market. The Fergusons, who sold their previous home in anticipation of the move, are now living with Sophia's parents in a converted barn.
Legal experts note that the TA6 Property Information Form, completed by sellers, is crucial for disclosing works. Without proper certification, lenders may refuse funds. The couple now face the prospect of restarting their property search.
