Sellers wants to "contra charge"

WorriedFTB_2

marksoton wrote: »

Then the vendor clearly doesn't understand the concept of contra charges.

They are generally used in construction and are used to "back charge". Generally by the main contractor to a subcontractor.

I used one last year for £30K for a subcontractor who had ruined a road surface that meant we had to resurface it entirely.

I too would be questioning why this guy has jumped so quickly. As for any claim, no chance.

That makes a lot of sense . The seller is in trade , building . It explains why he may think things work that way when you are selling a house ...

marksoton

WorriedFTB wrote: »

That makes a lot of sense . The seller is in trade , building . It explains why he may think things work that way when you are selling a house ...

Well that makes him even less of a commercially clever cat.

By definition he can't contra charge you as he's not paying you anything, you're paying him!

The blokes a plank. Ignore him and concentrate on getting your solicitor to start playing ball.

WorriedFTB_2

Perhaps once you've heard back from your solicitor then it actually would be better for you to start again with a new solicitor, as tbh the cost of a few hundred pounds to get the property bought might be worthwhile if you're getting nowhere otherwise.[/QUOTE]


We sent a very stern email to the solicitor last night , hopefully he will pull his fingers . I had considered many times to change solicitors but came to the conclusion that it would delay even further since he already started searches and review of documents .

I wish the seller never got hold of our contact details I am loosing my will to live , he emails me almost daily and texts too !!!

If anyone is to charge anyone it should be me for the flipping harassament and his silly 4am texts telling us that he had the carpets in the property cleaned .

I can't wait to end this and never have to deal with him again ...