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Putting in lower offer after survey

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  • You are deciding that the agreed price is not agreed, but flexible.



    So if the seller takes his cue from you and accepts it's flexible then it's only fair and reasonable for him to tell you price has gone up.



    Works both ways, friend!
  • Crashy_Time
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    You are deciding that the agreed price is not agreed, but flexible.



    So if the seller takes his cue from you and accepts it's flexible then it's only fair and reasonable for him to tell you price has gone up.



    Works both ways, friend!


    Maybe, but very unlikely in the present economic/political climate IMO.
  • Maybe, but very unlikely in the present economic/political climate IMO.

    Crashy thinks every single property is overpriced. Apparently the smart move is to live in a bedsit, just let the tax paying public pay for your council accommodation.... What an aspiring poster!!!
  • Crashy_Time
    Crashy_Time Posts: 13,386 Forumite
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    Crashy thinks every single property is overpriced. Apparently the smart move is to live in a bedsit, just let the tax paying public pay for your council accommodation.... What an aspiring poster!!!


    Making things up about other posters just gives you zero credibility. Sorry :( It would be better if you explained how someone is realistically going to raise their price in this environment?
  • Crashy thinks every single property is overpriced. Apparently the smart move is to live in a bedsit, just let the tax paying public pay for your council accommodation.... What an aspiring poster!!!

    As someone ready to buy with a good deposit and no chain, I am wary of every house price at the moment. I would laugh my socks off if I reduced my offer and someone tried to increase it at the moment.
  • So if the seller takes his cue from you and accepts it's flexible then it's only fair and reasonable for him to tell you price has gone up.

    Interesting perspective. I mean, fair play if they do, but I don't feel too emotionally invested at this point and would be happy to walk away!

    Should find out this week anyway, going to call the agent in a bit to put in our revised bid.
  • Crashy_Time
    Crashy_Time Posts: 13,386 Forumite
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    As someone ready to buy with a good deposit and no chain, I am wary of every house price at the moment. I would laugh my socks off if I reduced my offer and someone tried to increase it at the moment.


    Most sensible people would do the same.
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