Granting access to fitters prior to exchange

ew2001

Quick question - buyer of my flat has requested access to it to allow for carpet fitters prior to exchange of contract. While I don't want to upset him I would be happier if we exchanged first. Without wishing to do the buyer down I guess I'm a little nervous it will just be giving him more opportunities to find faults and start haggling just prior to exchange which I simply can't afford to happen. Does anyone have any advice as to what the norm is for such a request?

Thanks

ew

PasturesNew

Absolutely not. Until exchange it's not his flat... however, if his carpet choice is good and yours are rubbish, then I'd let him do it if he signed a "no come back" clause

ew2001

Good thought - although since we are meant to be exchanging by 25th (end of next week) I think its hardly worth the bother and legal fees to draw up such a contract. Hopefully a week won't really make any difference to him and this won't be a huge issue anyways.

Thinking back to my previous purchases I know I was never allowed back in until I exchanged so I'm beginning to feel better about saying, politely, no earlier on.

chickmug

My advice was always the same as would be your solicitor - NO.

The solicitor will say NO not until after completion. This too was my official advice but recognising there would appear to be no harm allowing it between exchange and completion.

bryanb

How would you feel if the carpet fitters accidently set your flat on fire? Or put a nail through a pipe under the floorboards?