Vendor wants to meet me

Catbells

The vendor on the property we were supposed to exchange on today wants to meet me over the weekend I assume to explain why they didn't reveal something to me. I'm not bothered about this 'something' as it can be put right with a few bob (£100 or so). I think its down to solicitors wanting to put their books right (mine). The vendor got really upset and angry a few days ago and so I don't relish the idea of meeting them face to face. Its a small neighbourhood and there are loose connections between neighbours and family. I don't really want to meet them.

BornAtTheRightTime

Say that you're not available over the weekend? What harm can not meeting them do?

G_M

I don't really understand what your post is about. You want advice as to whether to meet or not?

Either meet on your own
Or go with a partner / friend
Or ignore and leave it to your solicitor (you pay him after all)

Davesnave

I'm not entirely clear about your post either, but I'd meet with the vendor to explain that you are not overly concerned about the matter in question, and that your solicitors were the ones who made it an issue.

While you may not want to meet them, it will be better to clear the air, especially if you are in a small community and bound to see the vendors occasionally in the future. In all likelihood they will have calmed down, and be more willing to listen to your side, but either way, you will have offered an olive branch and given them the chance to discuss the matter rationally.

martindow

Perhaps it would be an idea to agree to meet in somewhere public like a cafe. He is probably likely to stay calmer knowing there are people around and it will be reassuring for you.

Catbells

I decided not to meet the vendor. I was worried that they would become over emotional and angry as one of the emails they sent was and at the moment I don't think I need that with upcoming move. Also several friends said not to either. Instead I'm writing an email to the agent which I will request is forwarded to the vendor and if they want to reply they can do it that way. Thanks for your replies in any case.

missile

If the situation is so bad, I don't think I would be buying this house.

DVardysShadow

Catbells wrote: »

I decided not to meet the vendor. I was worried that they would become over emotional and angry as one of the emails they sent was and at the moment I don't think I need that with upcoming move. Also several friends said not to either. Instead I'm writing an email to the agent which I will request is forwarded to the vendor and if they want to reply they can do it that way. Thanks for your replies in any case.

This really is a crunch time. I think you should meet the vendor - if you don't, then presumably the trust is gone for you and the vendor may start to feel the same and you should really pull out.

But we don't know, even roughly, what the vendor got upset about.

Catbells

DVardysShadow wrote: »

This really is a crunch time. I think you should meet the vendor - if you don't, then presumably the trust is gone for you and the vendor may start to feel the same and you should really pull out.

But we don't know, even roughly, what the vendor got upset about.

I didn't explain. It was because the vendor did some last minute changes to the property to obtain building certification and I think they felt guilty and wanted to explain, But I already understood the situation and only wanted to get on with the purchase as all the things they did could be reversed - except one.

I'm only glad its all over - and am in the house now which is lovely even though there's a bit to be done which I knew to start with. Won't be moving for a long time and have learnt a lot through it all.

Running_Horse

I wouldn't meet them on their whim.

You pay the professionals enough to deal with anything that might arise.

Glad you're in and happy.