Selling House with Broken Items

stucosby

Thanks for the replies, guys. My question has been answered in terms of being honest when asked but otherwise it's the buyers responsibility...

If it was something obvious that could affect offers being placed - like couple of missing fence panels or a broken window - then I would replace it. It was more things which i'd magine would only come up once the buyer has moved in - a small heater in the kitchen, a wall not being painted behind a unit etc. Nothing game changing I suppose. And I'd expect there to be stuff to do in the house I buy. In fact I'd be disappointed if there wasn't. Part of the fun and putting your own mark on the place I guess!

Thanks again.

Bogof_Babe

brummieaxgt wrote: »

Hi,

I had a similar question asked if the sellers of our new home leave broken item. Our solicitors response was as follows.

There is no liability attached to the seller following completion. You are deemed to have inspected the property yourselves fully prior to exchange of contracts and you take the property it is in upon exchange.

So when you view a house you are within your rights to run the shower and turn on the heating?

davidmcn

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

So when you view a house you are within your rights to run the shower and turn on the heating?

Not "within your rights", but it's a good idea. If they refuse after you ask nicely then be suspicious.

ManuelG

teddysmum wrote: »

Shower heads are very cheap (under £10) from Aldi and Lidl.

If in Severn Trent area, they do them even cheaper (albeit not in stock as I type!)

kiridoh

...or post a job request on mybuilder.com - you will be surprised how many trade professionals have multiple skills and will be able to complete all jobs as single point of contact. Then either:
- reduce the house price by the amount they quote you; or
- get it fixed and increase the house price accordingly

Both options will prevent sleepless nights having to deal with your conscience.

westernpromise

I find it extraordinary what !!!!!! some people are.

Davesnave

I think someone who doesn't attend to the little details of their property will leave plenty of clues to the seasoned viewer, resulting in lower offers than they'd otherwise receive.

Broken stuff that isn't fixed is a possible sign of a procrastinating mentality, laziness and disorganisation.

Of course, we're all busy, and we can't always afford to fix everything immediately - I'm thinking ride-on mower in the barn here - but small items which don't function, or skimped work, tend to signify a lack of attention to matters of greater importance.

<Climbs off soapbox>