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access after exchange

what rights does a buyer have with regards any access to the property after exchange ? Does the seller have to grant any access at all or is it only discretionary ? My buyer has been a complete pain in the negotiations and even renegotiated the price at the point of exchange. I do not want to let them in at all prior to completion. Is that legally ok ?

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  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    what rights does a buyer have with regards any access to the property after exchange ? Does the seller have to grant any access at all or is it only discretionary ? My buyer has been a complete pain in the negotiations and even renegotiated the price at the point of exchange. I do not want to let them in at all prior to completion. Is that legally ok ?

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  • Completely discretionary - and as Exchange of Contracts has now happened - they are hardly going to back out now.

    As they've gazundered you by the sound of it - then T.T. basically to them hoping for any further visits prior to Completion.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    Absolutely no obligation to provide access at all.
  • thanks for that confirmation....yes they gazundered us the b*st*rds
  • Charge them a fee - £100 per minute, say. Payable in advance
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 8,044 Forumite
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    Charge them a fee - £100 per minute, say. Payable in advance

    Then, when they arrive, tell them the fee has increased to £500 per minute and if they cancel you won't refund the original £100 per minute paid.
  • csgohan4
    csgohan4 Posts: 10,600 Forumite
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    If they decreased the price just before completion, I would show the same respect they have given you, none. I would take the bulbs and any fittings not on the fixture and fittings form too for good effect.

    Leave them a nice present too.
    "It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"

    G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP
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