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error of contents in purchased flat

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi all,

As the above states I have just purchased a flat.

It states that there is a burglar alarm included among other contents but there is not one.

Do I have any recourse in trying to recoup this missing item?

Thanks in advance.

Chris
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  • Mallotum_X
    Mallotum_X Posts: 2,591 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Was there one there before that was removed or did someone tick the wrong box?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Mallotum_X wrote: »
    Was there one there before that was removed or did someone tick the wrong box?

    I think they ticked the wrong box as there is no sign of one.
  • Mallotum_X
    Mallotum_X Posts: 2,591 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Then that's it's, simple mistake that's not caused you any loss. Ignore it.
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Deleted_User wrote: »
    It states that there is a burglar alarm included

    What is "it"?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    davidmcn wrote: »
    What is "it"?

    'It' is the terms of sale and contents document.Just states is there a burglar alarm fitted and it is ticked.

    I do feel there is a loss to me as the documents state there is a burglar alarm fitted and signed by the seller.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Deleted_User wrote: »
    I think they ticked the wrong box as there is no sign of one.
    Surely when you viewed you must have seen there was no alarm.......?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    G_M wrote: »
    Surely when you viewed you must have seen there was no alarm.......?

    I totally understand you're point but I did not notice an alarm.I then received the documents and thought great there is an alarm fitted.
  • marksoton
    marksoton Posts: 17,516 Forumite
    Deleted_User wrote: »
    I totally understand you're point but I did not notice an alarm.I then received the documents and thought great there is an alarm fitted.

    The point is is pursuing this going to

    a) mean you achieve a favourable outcome (maybe,maybe not)

    b) Said favourable outcome doesn't cost you more to achieve than what you receive.. ( Unlikely i'd say)
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Deleted_User wrote: »
    I totally understand you're point but I did not notice an alarm.I then received the documents and thought great there is an alarm fitted.

    And then you increased your offer?

    If not, what's your loss?
  • Person_one
    Person_one Posts: 28,884 Forumite
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    Deleted_User wrote: »
    I totally understand you're point but I did not notice an alarm.I then received the documents and thought great there is an alarm fitted.

    Did you increase your offer based on there being an alarm?
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