My dad is buying a property with panels...

A question about : My dad is buying a property with panels...

Hi,

So I have a solar system, I understand how the FIT works etc, what I am not really aware of is transfer of ownership at theg point of purchase of a house.

My dad is buying a semi detached house, and they have had solar panels since approximately November or December last year (I would guess, judging by the figures on their TGM).

I do not think these panels are RaR, as there's about 5 facing NE and 5 facing SE. To be honest, I can't see that they were a particularly wise financial investment for the vendor, but that's not an issue - my dad is not relying on income from them - they're just a nice to have.

So, what does he need to know/do to transfer ownership? The installers details, or just the installation details? It's quite possible the vendor hasn't even got everything registered yet!

Also, they have an immersun or similar. Dad will probably take this out to convert it to a combi boiler system. Can this easily be converted in to, say, some sort of underfloor heating system on the same principle?

Cheers!

James

Best answers:

• If it's not an RaR scheme, then the panels are part of the fixtures and fittings, so ownership would come with buying the house.
  One vital bit of paperwork is the MCS certificate which should have been supplied by the original installer. It's a bit of paper that says it's been properly installed and qualifies for feed in tariff payments.
• I will suggest it... I don't think it will work though!
  He is a plumber, and at 64, rather set in his ways. He is very keen on the idea of a combi, though he will live with the system for a while first, which might persuade him that a system boiler is a better option.
  Thanks for the feedback - I'll make sure the conveyancer is aware of the solar system and that it all goes through them.