I have to prepare a relative's property for sale, and anticipate the
absence of any paperwork for wiring may raise some eyebrows. None of
the wiring is older than 1985, bonding looks thorough, and the Consumer
Unit has mcbs and a single RCD protecting all circuits.

But there are 7 sockets mounted with steel back boxes directly on/in the
timber skirting. Are these likely to cause "don't touch it without a
re-wire" reports?

I could just replace some of them with wago connectors or chocolate
blocks behind blanking plates, but, given that I don't really want to do
serious redecorating, what would be your recommendation?

If I try to anticipate buyers' reactions and commission a Condition
Report, what sort of cost would I be looking at? (East Midlands)

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Kevin