Rubbish removal from a house i sold

Frogletina

There were just a few items left in my apartment when I moved in. A heavy worktop which was excess to requirements, a long solid curtain rail, a mirror, a large piece of glass which was possibly from a coffee table and a large piece of wood, possibly also a previous worktop or coffee top. All left in a cupboard.

It may not seem much, but I am on the top floor of the apartment block - the lift does not go as high as my floor. The heavy worktop is too heavy for me to move, let alone take down two flights of stairs. And I do not drive either to be able to take these items to the tip.

6 years later and I still have 4 of these items left.

lessonlearned

That is truly shocking........

At least under English law the sale is not legally binding until exchange of contracts.

I would strongly recommend that a purchaser goes back for one last viewing immediately prior to exchange, especially if there have been delays. Yes take the day off work if you have to.

If you are embarassed you could just say you would like to measure up so you can order furniture, curtains whatever.

However, you really shouldn't feel embarassed, remember it's a business transaction, involving legally binding contracts and substantial sums of money.

Buying a house is the largest purchase most of us are ever likely to make so we have both a right and a duty to ensure all is well before we hand over our hard earned.

I know it sounds like an extra faff, but you should leave nothing to chance if you can help it.

Dot the i's and cross the t's.

Pixie. Maybe there's a Rembrandt or a priceless chinese vase in that coal cellar. :rotfl:

That would teach em ........

System

The old lady in the house opposite recently went into a residential home and the house was put up for sale.

It sold fairly quickly and i see the new owners carrying out the old ladies furniture/books/clothing on a daily basis. The curtains and carpets are still up and this morning they removed her dining table.

Ive lost count at the amount of skips they have had.

lessonlearned

Jhoney wrote: »

It's funny you mentioned Karma, she asked me if I believed in that on the way out of the viewing. I said I did (not sure I do, but whatever..)

My friend that came with me said I shouldn't buy it and not to trust her!

Anyway, I know things didn't pan out too well with their plans, but I do know that my home is now worth approx 3 times its P.price, my neighbours. street and area are all better than they were and I am happy here.

Seems your granny was right.:)

Wow, sounds like you picked a little gem. Well done and glad you are happy in your new home.

I love a happy ending.:D

Jhoney_2

The old lady in the house opposite recently went into a residential home and the house was put up for sale.

It sold fairly quickly and i see the new owners carrying out the old ladies furniture/books/clothing on a daily basis. The curtains and carpets are still up and this morning they removed her dining table.

Ive lost count at the amount of skips they have had.

One assumes the sale price reflected the extra clearout e.g skip costs etc or that it was negotiated due to seller not being able/available to remove due to distance etc.

There are some situations where a reasonable buyer should be as accommodating as they can be e.g elderly/less able bodied etc but this is not reflected in the OP or my own experience - and that is just simply not on.

It's amazing how many people feel that what the want/need is only a minor disruption, yet if the tables were turned they would have you in court sooner than you could arrange collection!

For me it's not being the bigger person so much as not allowing their rancid behaviour and scruples to distract me from my life and what I choose to spend my time on.

lessonlearned

Judi wrote: »

The old lady in the house opposite recently went into a residential home and the house was put up for sale.

It sold fairly quickly and i see the new owners carrying out the old ladies furniture/books/clothing on a daily basis. The curtains and carpets are still up and this morning they removed her dining table.

Ive lost count at the amount of skips they have had.

So sad to see a life packed up in boxes......and to see a much loved family home fall into disrepair.

Ive been clearing out my parents home, all my mums beloved China, her little knick knacks and treasures, the heavy oak furniture she lovingly polished, the pretty garden over grown and choked with weeds.

It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.

But at least mums pride and joy now has a new owner to love and cherish it and bring it back to life.

Hopefully your new neighbours will be nice too.

Jhoney_2

lessonlearned wrote: »

Wow, sounds like you picked a little gem. Well done and glad you are happy in your new home.

I love a happy ending.:D

It's 10 years new now, but I saw the potential, sat out the one bad neighbour and development potential was definitely going to come - the house was always going to be something to improve and I like restoring/reinstating period features so it got lot of love along the way.

It may be that I will have to leave in future, but it's nothing to do with the property or the area - and when I do, there will be appropriate consideration to removing my stuff as per contract. I don't do clutter or hoard rubbish, but that's just me.

Innys1

Frogletina wrote: »

There were just a few items left in my apartment when I moved in. A heavy worktop which was excess to requirements, a long solid curtain rail, a mirror, a large piece of glass which was possibly from a coffee table and a large piece of wood, possibly also a previous worktop or coffee top. All left in a cupboard.

It may not seem much, but I am on the top floor of the apartment block - the lift does not go as high as my floor. The heavy worktop is too heavy for me to move, let alone take down two flights of stairs. And I do not drive either to be able to take these items to the tip.

6 years later and I still have 4 of these items left.

I'm assuming the worktop isn't made of stone. If that's so, at the risk of stating the obvious, why not buy a cheap hand saw from Screwfix, cut it up and dispose of it in the wheelie bin? Same goes for the large piece of wood.

If the worktop is made of stone, a couple of well placed biffs with a hammer will crack it - granite is notoriously brittle.

PixelPound

Well I'm buying a probate and the family have taken what they want and left old large 1960's furniture, heavy orthopedic bed and garage full of junk. Haven't exchanged yet, so it's still their house, but thinking of how we can counter the prospect of being left large unwanted furniture. Not sure what we can stipulate in the contract, might need to talk to solicitor next week. Can a retention be made that is released once is confirmed the stuff has gone.
I assume we cannot insist on it being cleared before exchange, but E really are not keen on exchanging without assurances. Once the completion date is set we want to ensure that either the stuff is removed or we get allocated the costs to remove, e.g. discount on sale price. We don't want to be doing solicitors letters afterwards trying to recoup costs.

lessonlearned

read the link I posted to that solicitors website, it explains it all better than I can.

But yes you can insist the house is cleared. If no one is in residence then there is no reason why the house cannot be cleared prior to exchange,

If you exchange whilst the house is still full of stuff then you have no leverage, the family will have got what they want ie the sale, but you may get what you want - vacant possession.

If the owners were still in residence then that's a differnt matter entirely. In such cases you would be wise to get written assurances that the goods and chattels were removed upon completion.

When you say orthopaedic bed, is it privately owned or is it on loan from social services, if so,they might want it back.

Re the 60s furniture. Before you are too,hasty, mid century furniture is fetching very good prices. There might be a little gem in there.

For,example an original Eames chair or an Arne Jacobson will be worth thousands as will a Corbusier sofa or lounger, same with an original Barcelona chair or sofa. Even Gplan is fetching hundreds these days.

Get googling and Do some research, you never know their laziness might be doing you a favour......;)