Problems with the house after we've moved in & sellers won't acknowledge them

GlynD

artbaron wrote: »

I know, but in the time it takes to make a long forum post they could have already repaired half of the issues.

Depends on the cost doesn't it?

googler

kitkatmarsbar wrote: »

I've spent enough purchasing the house and didn't expect to shell out anymore to get fix/get a new oven, garage doors and windows.

To a greater extent, I think you have to accept that you're not buying a new house. You're buying a pre-owned house, and in the same way that you test drive a pre-owned car, you try out certain aspects of a house.

You'll find a number of online guides, and other points of reference, that recommend when buying a house that you try out every window and door at a viewing, along with other things such as heating, cookers etc.

Seriously, if you want everything to be in place as it was when the house was new, you should maybe consider purchasing a new-build next time round...

Let us know how it works out on Monday (unless you have a solicitor who works at the weekends!)

GlynD

googler wrote: »

To a greater extent, I think you have to accept that you're not buying a new house. You're buying a pre-owned house, and in the same way that you test drive a pre-owned car, you try out certain aspects of a house.

You'll find a number of online guides, and other points of reference, that recommend when buying a house that you try out every window and door at a viewing, along with other things such as heating, cookers etc.

Seriously, if you want everything to be in place as it was when the house was new, you should maybe consider purchasing a new-build next time round...

Let us know how it works out on Monday (unless you have a solicitor who works at the weekends!)

You're missing the point. Legally she has a right to redress if things aren't how a reasonable person would expect them to be.

googler

GlynD wrote: »

You're missing the point. Legally she has a right to redress if things aren't how a reasonable person would expect them to be.

Can you provide any examples where this 'right' is enshrined in legislation, or cases where it has been exercised (with regard to matters not specifically covered in the missives, or contract clauses)?

artbaron

GlynD wrote: »

Depends on the cost doesn't it?

Sounds like a hundred quid should cover it. I understand the law appears to be on their side, and I admit I know little of Scottish law, but was it really designed to protect the rights of buyers to not have missing cooker knobs? Jeez, when I moved into my place the garage door actually fell off onto my head and nearly crushed me and the cooker didn't work at all. As for keys to the windows - lol, I didn't dare open them in case they fell out into the garden.

adouglasmhor

googler wrote: »

Can you provide any examples where this 'right' is enshrined in legislation, or cases where it has been exercised (with regard to matters not specifically covered in the missives, or contract clauses)?

It is covered in the contract clauses though.

GlynD

googler wrote: »

Can you provide any examples where this 'right' is enshrined in legislation, or cases where it has been exercised (with regard to matters not specifically covered in the missives, or contract clauses)?

You've had enough time to do this yourself. I saw it yesterday so I know it's out there.

adouglasmhor

Yeah it's funny how someone with the user name "googler" can't google for themself.

GlynD

adouglasmhor wrote: »

Yeah it's funny how someone with the user name "googler" can't google for themself.

lol - now why didn't I think of saying that? :doh:

googler

Well, I've googled, and I've browsed two separate 'housing (scotland)' acts on govt websites (the actual legislation, not generic guides), and couldn't find anything corresponding to the above poster's assertions.

Never mind the petty sniping, if you have a link to a defined piece of legislation (not just a guide to the house-buying system), just post the darn thing.