Am i being conned

Patr100

As said, they're trying to charge you keep fixtures normally left , that will cost them to remove safely - Don't do it and if it is not included in the list of fixtures and fitting to remain, check they remove them properly and safely in the event they try to - they may be stupid enough to bodge a DIY type removal which would be illegal and potentially dangerous for the fire.

-

g_attrill

ckerrd wrote: »

Err - no there isn't;)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/info/pdf/factsheet_tvaerials.pdf

It's true that an aerial to receive digital transmissions is no different to a normal one, however as that document points out, in some areas it is necessary to change what is otherwise a perfectly good aerial to a wideband one to receieve analogue and digital transmissions - or a grouped (narrowband) aerial to tune it to only the digital ones. The wideband aerial shouldn't cost any more though, the only difference is the lengths of the various elements.

ckerrd

g_attrill wrote: »

It's true that an aerial to receive digital transmissions is no different to a normal one, however as that document points out, in some areas it is necessary to change what is otherwise a perfectly good aerial to a wideband one to receieve analogue and digital transmissions - or a grouped (narrowband) aerial to tune it to only the digital ones. The wideband aerial shouldn't cost any more though, the only difference is the lengths of the various elements.

Very true - but my point was, and is, there is no such thing as a digital aerial.

Which is at this stage is of no concern to the OP who has received some good advice on here.

pinkshoes

£700 for the fire and £120 for the aerial? Just drop your offer by £820, or say £1000 for the hassle of having to install one yourself.

Chances are they won't want to break the chain if they're already thinking about fire place in their new house, so they'll either drop the price, or leave the fire.

Milliewilly

ckerrd wrote: »

Err - no there isn't;)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/info/pdf/factsheet_tvaerials.pdf

Err if you want to be picky then an upgraded higher bandwith aerial to recieve the new digital channels if your existing analogue aerial doesn't get a decent picture.

Commonly referred to as a Digital aerial - costs slightly more than an analogue aerial

I say I Hoover the house too although I actually have a Dyson.

Liz3yy

jrrowleyws wrote: »

Also, there is no such thing as a "digital aerial" and if she it taking it with her, just put up a new one. DIY for £30 or someone would fit one for less than £100.

You beat me to it! Tell her to take a hike!:o)

ckerrd

Milliewilly wrote: »

Err if you want to be picky then an upgraded higher bandwith aerial to recieve the new digital channels if your existing analogue aerial doesn't get a decent picture.

Commonly referred to as a Digital aerial - costs slightly more than an analogue aerial

I say I Hoover the house too although I actually have a Dyson.

So no such thing as a digital aerial then as you will agree.:D

(Just as there is no such thing as an analogue aerial)

marmitequeen

If it was mentioned in the Estate Agent's details surely it was part of what your originally bid for. My vendors wanted me to pay for all the kitchen white goods but they'd been listed in the EA details so they were all included in my original accepted bid.
Good luck
x

wodgerdodger

Totally agree with marmitequeen, but if others correct and subsequnelty vendor can change mind before exchange yhen suggest you have same right to alter your purchase price to reflect the change i.e drop it by £1000.

We had case once where vendors , before completion , had removed plastic loopaperholder, toothebrush holder totally worth absolutely nothing but would have left holes n tile surrounds soinsisted they made good.

DKLS

Sellers like that would have me going in the opposite direction as fast as possible.

I viewed a house in December, as soon as the bloke starting going on about what a good deal he could do for me on his 100% wool top quality stair carpet, I lost interest and knew he was a tool and would be throughout the buying process.