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How to counter a “goodwill gesture”?
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Delays on new builds seem to be normal, not the exception.0
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@thrugelmir Apparently their cladding contractor went bust but 11 months is surely taking the mick.0
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Might be a daft question but have you actually told them you want £6,000? I ask because people often don’t say what they want when they complain.
Why on earth are the guardian interested in this incredibly common and non-newsworthy set of circumstances?!0 -
Even in a declining market, I'm not sure you've got much bargaining power. Londoners don 't usually buy new-builds, for a range of reasons.
What plots you won't buy will appeal to overseas buyers looking for long-term investments, so the developer doesn't care.
You'll be stuck in negative equity for a while, feeling resentful at your additional expenses.
I'd be leaving this one and looking elsewhere.There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0 -
Is there a longstop date in the contract that allows you to withdraw if it’s not completed by a certain date?
If so the builder will be concerned you may withdraw and this will help you better negotiate “goodwill”.0 -
I have told them. And the consumer champions are interested in it as the circumstances we have faced are not common. I'm not just talking delays...0
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Longstop has now passed.0
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Original thread:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6021635
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https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/60371910 -
You should count yourself lucky! I'm almost a year delayed and my goodwill offer is £500 and they won't budge for more!0
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