Money Moral Dilemma: Should we reveal hidden problems with our house?

parkrunner

MSE_Nick wrote: »

This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks...

We're about to sell the house. There are a few issues you wouldn't see upon first inspection - eg, a massive hole in the carpet under the bed. Should we point these things out when people are looking around? We don't want to put anyone off immediately, but equally I want to be honest.

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List the few issues and I'll answer the question, without knowing all the problems it's pointless.

hazyjo

Davesnave wrote: »

I'm noticing that that many of the things mentioned on this thread, including the original 'dilemma,' are not exactly deal-breakers either.

And in the final analysis, all live-in vendors can say, "What's the problem? We lived with it like that!"

Exactly. They're not buying a new-build. There will always be little bits and pieces. I prob have others I've forgotten about. So long as I'm not hiding a hole in a wall with furniture, or a dummy kitchen that's not connected to anything, it's surely not that big a deal...


Just makes it feel 'lived in'


Jx

Ptolemyspuzzle

Davesnave wrote: »

I didn't want to say anything, in case I was the only one thinking along those lines!

Reminds me of the woman who was very proud of replacing the 'dildo rails' in her 1930s semi..... :eek:

I had one woman take great pride in showing me her "glory hole"