Advice on Buying current House from Landlord/friend the cheapest simplest way

Robert_Sterling_3

The main saving will be on Estate Agents Fees.
Your friend could sell via an Estate Agent but might be willing to take £2,000 less from you because no Estate Agent is involved.

On the other hand never mix business with pleasure.
I.E. never do business with a friend.
Will you be able to drive a hard bargain?
Will you offer him 15% less than he is asking you to pay etc etc?

pcfixmanchester

Thanks again to you all.

I know what you mean about business and pleasure, but as this is a public forum I dont feel comfortable giving too much detail.
But I am happy with the offer I plan to make, subject to the Scary Survey ;-) and as everyone involved is upfront and honest I am hoping for a stress free as possible transaction as possible.
Yes I know I you are all shaking your heads as you mutter "Poor Naive Fool" ;-) ;-) ;-)

Will Keep you all updated as things progress.

Andy