"David" wrote in message
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I'm just reading a survey report which includes the wording

"As this is a change of ownership, it is essential that the electrical
wiring is checked by an electrician, preferably NICEIC registered, in
order to outline any remedial works necessary to achieve compliance with
the up to date regulations."

Is there any regulation which says that on change of ownership the wiring
should be brought up to current regulations?

This seems to be what the wording implies.

No its not. Its just saying that it has to be safe
and continuing to comply with the regulations
at the time that the most recent changes that
had to be compliant is still compliant and
hasnt degraded or been modified since.

As far as I know the surveyor can recommend
updating, but there is no absolute requirement.

Correct, its just poorly worded.