Last minute demand from buyer

moneyistooshorttomention

lichfield22 wrote: »

The EA just called about something else and told me ... You will LOVE this .... That the dad said 'we're very happy to pick up the keys tomorrow but the vendor needs to understand we're not committing to anything until we know the electrics are ok.'

:rotfl::

Would love to know just how the EA reacted to that.

In their position - with a suitable impassive face but meaningful gleam in eyes they would have been told (in suitably calm voice) something along the lines of "I'm afraid your DAUGHTER has just committed to the house. SHE has Exchanged. Now if you'll excuse me - I have another customer to see" and flashed brief smile and gone off.

mpet

The EA just called about something else and told me ... You will LOVE this .... That the dad said 'we're very happy to pick up the keys tomorrow but the vendor needs to understand we're not committing to anything until we know the electrics are ok.'


Priceless...... Looks like the saga isn't over yet...... I feel for your pain, but you've got to smile - what a muppet😀

lichfield22

Slinky wrote: »

For heavens sake keep the cats in your new house for a good long while, the last think you want is one of them walking back to your old house!

Luckily they're house cats Two have never been outside and the third is the grand old age of 22 and stopped being interested in going out about three years ago. One less thing to worry about!

missprice

marksoton wrote: »

NO

He picks them up from the EA like most people do. Besides which why would you give the keys to him.It's not his house.

No show round. Goodwill went out the window a long time ago.

No, you're not his secretary. He can arrange himself.

Be done with this ridiculous bully.

Agree with all this, been lurking to see how it went, glad you are through it now.
But don't give him the keys its not his house. I can see many problems with it if you gave in. Plus do your very best to not let him find out where you move to.
As for walking him round, words fail me, its presumably not a mansion

lichfield22

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Would love to know just how the EA reacted to that.

In their position - with a suitable impassive face but meaningful gleam in eyes they would have been told (in suitably calm voice) something along the lines of "I'm afraid your DAUGHTER has just committed to the house. SHE has Exchanged. Now if you'll excuse me - I have another customer to see" and flashed brief smile and gone off.

She said 'but you do understand your daughter has to complete in order to get the keys Mr W?'

'Yes yes ... But we're not definitely keeping the house at that stage.'

Good luck selling it again then. Hope daughter can find someone to leave the estate agent's fees in an envelope somewhere for her.

lichfield22

missprice wrote: »

Agree with all this, been lurking to see how it went, glad you are through it now.
But don't give him the keys its not his house. I can see many problems with it if you gave in. Plus do your very best to not let him find out where you move to.
As for walking him round, words fail me, its presumably not a mansion

Two bed starter home :rotfl: The tour takes about three minutes if you include the airing cupboard.

Stuart788

Congrats OP! Great to see that nice people don't always get shafted! Enjoy your new house and congrats for sticking to your principles and not letting them bully you!

AdrianC

lichfield22 wrote: »

She said 'but you do understand your daughter has to complete in order to get the keys Mr W?'

'Yes yes ... But we're not definitely keeping the house at that stage.'

Oh, bless.

lichfield22

AdrianC wrote: »

Oh, bless.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

WibblyGirly

De-lurking also! I do not understand how people like him get by day to day. Exchange means they've bought it! I've not bought a house but even I've done enough basic research to know theres no going back.