Our buyer wants us to demolish our shed

LandyAndy

Say you will do it after exchange.

Forget to.

:cool:

Woodyautumn

We got this sale in 4 days.

NaughtiusMaximus

PasturesNew wrote: »

You might not want to, but if it's the difference between a sale or not - and if it were done after exchange and before completion then it's no skin off your nose if it's there or gone.

How long did you have to wait for this sale?
How much have you spent already that'd be lost if your buyer pulled out?

That argument goes both ways though. If the OP says no to the request, is it really very likely the buyer will pull out considering they have also invested time and money in the purchase process so far?

lisyloo

Is it not possible to do these things between exchange and completion? (assuming there is a time gap and it's not the same day)
Then the buyer is liable.


Doesn't solve the issue about the offer, but if it's already priced in then say no, as long as you are prepared to lose the sale over it and you genuinely can't afford it.

Old_Grey_Mare

G_M wrote: »

I can't believe this even needs debating.

The shed was there when they viewed. It's a useful storage shed. OK not in great condition, but it's up to a new owner to decide whether to remove it, repair it, replace it or leave it as it is.

Politely decline to remove it and if the buyer insists, or demands a price reduction, instruct the EA to start looking for a new buyer.

People make all sorts of unreasonable demands these days and should not be pampered.

I agree entirely. We are selling a house that also has an asbestos garage. We've had a lot of interest mainly because it is priced accordingly, ie. £25,000 less than the house next door which has a single storey extension and new Windows etc and is immaculately decorated. This gives an opportunity for someone to gradually make improvements and to remove the garage themselves if they so wish. So far it's looking hopeful. We now have sold subject to contract and the buyers did ask about the garage but said they could think about it in the future. I would not reduce the price.

AnotherJoe

quantumlobster wrote: »

Abso-bloody-lutely!

So they say "knock it down" and instead of "on you go, my son" you do so; and then they go "Ah, you know, we don't really want this house as much as we thought. Offer withdrawn. Toodles!"

Another buyer comes along and goes "where's the shed gone? No shed? No shed, no offer. Toodles!"

If the OP absolutely doesn't want to advise their buyer to fornicate elsewhere with specific regard to this topic (which is definitely what I would do, were I in their position), they should advise them to obtain a quote for the dismantling and removal of the shed, and then they can take a view on whether they feel moved to reduce the purchase price accordingly.

Which is exactly why i said "offer to remove between exchange and completion"

In any case, its all academic and i dont really know why OP even posted here.

They've stated they cannot afford to reduce their price or pay for shed removal.

So unless they were lying their course of action is clear.

AnotherJoe

Woodyautumn wrote: »

Another Joe - nope. We don’t think it needs to be demolished, it’s not something we would do if we were staying.

Why have you actually asked in here?

You've said you ;

- cant afford to remove it,
- dont want the disruption
- you cant afford to take money off your house price.

All absolutely fine reasons. So what is the debate about exactly ?

lisyloo

well, quite often when someone says they can't afford to do something it means they don't want to not that they literally can't.


I agree that if they literally can't then it's simple.

2cherriesmum

Have you had a quote for cost of removal? Might be cheaper than you think?

ReadingTim

"Dear prospective buyer,

Thank you for your e-mail following the results of your survey. However, we will not be removing the shed or re-negotiating the price. Please confirm whether you wish to continue your purchase at the previously agreed price, or not. If we do not receive a response from you by the middle of next week, we shall assume that you do not, and instruct our agent to remarket the property.

Yours etc,

vendor"