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New Build CIL levy

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Juicywords Fri 13-Sept-24 10:38:38

We’re in the process of trying to purchase a new build (6 frustrating months so far of delays and problems) and now, just as we’re about to exchange, the developers can’t provide a receipt for the CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy). The developers say they have paid it and it will take a long time to get a receipt from the council. Has anyone else had this issue - and how have they resolved it? How safe is it to go ahead with written confirmation from the developer rather than a council receipt as I assume that would be binding?

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keepingquiet Fri 13-Sept-24 10:43:09

Relations between developers and local councils are often fraught, which is why I've never gone for a new build. Sometimes they can take years to resolve, because the developers just want to money whereas the council have wider responsibilites. It rarely works well for the buyer.

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BigBopper Fri 13-Sept-24 10:53:58

I would not sign anything until things are totally completed. Receipts are important otherwise they could come after the money again if there is confusion about the bill being paid.

A receipt should have been provided as soon as the money was paid.

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Jaxjacky Fri 13-Sept-24 10:57:15

Can your solicitor contact the case officer for the build at the LA?

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NotSpaghetti Fri 13-Sept-24 12:10:46

Why not contact the council yourself, explain the situation and just ask if it's true?

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