We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Buying a property on chain
Options
Comments
-
The majority of sales will involve a chain and you can't expect every vendor to the cost and commitment of rented accommodation.
Exactly. If you categorically don't want a chain, only view properties that are advertised as chain-free. It's rare and a selling point, so agents will always mention it.
Even so, check the seller's situation. Some people decide they'll rent, advertise the house as chain-free, then change their mind when they spot something for sale and decide to tie up the sale and purchase after all.
A lot of vendors won't view houses until they have an offer on theirs, as they won't be taken seriously otherwise. However, an on-the-ball seller will have been keeping an eye on Rightmove and have some idea of what they want to view so they're ready to go.0 -
pinkteapot wrote: »Exactly. If you categorically don't want a chain, only view properties that are advertised as chain-free. It's rare and a selling point, so agents will always mention it.
Even so, check the seller's situation. Some people decide they'll rent, advertise the house as chain-free, then change their mind when they spot something for sale and decide to tie up the sale and purchase after all.
A lot of vendors won't view houses until they have an offer on theirs, as they won't be taken seriously otherwise. However, an on-the-ball seller will have been keeping an eye on Rightmove and have some idea of what they want to view so they're ready to go.
Exactly what happened to us.
They used 'willing to move in with local family' as a carrot, then changed their minds. We weren't informed and found out by accident!
Luckily they were buying chain-free so in the end it didn't delay anything.0 -
We are in the same position as you. We had our offer accepted on 3rd December last year, and are now just sat around waiting until the seller fins somewhere. I really don't hold out much hope that she will as she is being very specific in what she wants. We can't decide how long we are going to wait around for.
You wait until a house that you like at least as much comes up for sale, that has a more organised/motivated seller.
0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 350.8K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.8K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.8K Life & Family
- 257.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards