Is that ok?

lindos90

DVardysShadow wrote: »

Tell us more. How did you find out? It could be interesting if the vendors have become frustrated at the agent ...

Thats a good point, keep an eye out for it, as they may have moved to another EA!

I would be surprised if they had accepted an offer without the EA at least trying to get you to up your offer.

K_and_N

We found out from Rightmove.
EA called us just now (1 week from our offer) to say that the other offer has been accepted and they have done survey. And they called us not because they have courtesy to inform us about this property but they were trying to show us another house that has been on the market for nearly a year and overpriced.
We find this EA terrible and hope next property we like would not be from them.

shortchanged_2

From reading all the postings on here, it sure highlights the conflicts of interest in the house buying and selling procedure.

For me it is a similar system with car MOT's. In which I don't believe that a garage that carries out an MOT should be allowed to repair the tested car, as the temptation must be far too great to carry out unecessary work.

In this case EA's should not be allowed to have any links with financial advisors and mortgage advisors etc as there is too much temptation to screw the buyer (and I don't mean in a sexual way).

lindos90

K_and_N wrote: »

We find this EA terrible and hope next property we like would not be from them.

Sorry to hear that the other offer was actually real! However things can go wrong, so do keep looking out for it on rightmove!

It maybe that this EA is not the only bad apple in your town, (not saying there all crooked) but just be wary, other EAs are also likely to have FAs, want you to use 'their recommended solicitor' etc. Next time you make an offer you will be more confident about your rights, and you'll not fall for any of their twaddle!

Good luck with your search, and when you have bought the house you love, you might look back and be pleased you didnt buy this one anyway!:beer:
Oh, and completley agree with everything 'short changed' says, ive often thought that about garages too!