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Buying the house off your landlord / neighbours

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  • ProDave
    ProDave Posts: 3,785 Forumite
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    No harm in asking.

    Worst that can happen is they say no.
    No, worst is they decide they do want to sell, but for more than you can afford, so evict you to do so.
  • Meehash
    Meehash Posts: 24 Forumite
    Well we got an AiP for up to 160k, but wanted to buy something cheaper for a first home. Obviously they can set the price to whatever they wish, but I'm not going to pay let's say 120k for this house.
    They may serve me a notice anyway, when I report the faults to them. It would be easier for them to repair and refresh/upgrade the house without the tenant if the works turn out to be intrusive.
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