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New owners claiming house issue post sale
Nalia
Posts: 8 Forumite
Good afternoon all,
I sold my house back in January, and the new owners have contacted me yesterday with pictures of part of a corner of the ceiling collapsed.
From the pictures it is not clear if there is actually a defect, or if this was taken down by other means (but I am no construction expert).
It came as quite a shock as I never had any issues with the ceilings whilst I lived in the property. No work was done to them at all except a touch of paint when I initially moved in years ago.
When I bought the property myself, I had a homebuyer report done with no issues raised. I am not sure of the level of surveying the new owner had carried out before they bought the house, but the bank also requested a damp and timber inspection before lending them the monies, which came back as a clean report as well.
Also, the new owners have since then built an extension on that side of the house into the garden.
As the new owners were quite complicated during the buy, and kept trying to find ways to bring down the price, I have chosen not to answer their email straight away, and have contacted my solicitor and the estate agent for advice.
But I was wondering if other people had similar issues, I am concerned they are just trying to get further monies from me or worse.
Many thanks,
I sold my house back in January, and the new owners have contacted me yesterday with pictures of part of a corner of the ceiling collapsed.
From the pictures it is not clear if there is actually a defect, or if this was taken down by other means (but I am no construction expert).
It came as quite a shock as I never had any issues with the ceilings whilst I lived in the property. No work was done to them at all except a touch of paint when I initially moved in years ago.
When I bought the property myself, I had a homebuyer report done with no issues raised. I am not sure of the level of surveying the new owner had carried out before they bought the house, but the bank also requested a damp and timber inspection before lending them the monies, which came back as a clean report as well.
Also, the new owners have since then built an extension on that side of the house into the garden.
As the new owners were quite complicated during the buy, and kept trying to find ways to bring down the price, I have chosen not to answer their email straight away, and have contacted my solicitor and the estate agent for advice.
But I was wondering if other people had similar issues, I am concerned they are just trying to get further monies from me or worse.
Many thanks,
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I wouldn't reply at all.An answer isn't spam just because you don't like it......0
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Also, the new owners have since then built an extension on that side of the house into the garden.
Could be a connection.
You have a number of options:
a) file their letter in the bin;
b) reply that you had no problems
c) suggest they rely on their own survey and address any issues to their surveyor.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
diggingdude wrote: »I wouldn't reply at all.
seconded...Official MR B fan club,dont go............................0 -
January? - their problem. I would suggest ignoring the letter completely0
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You haven't told us what their email actually says about it? I don't see any need for you to engage with them anyway.0
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I'd reply (but I quite like a wind-up) and ask them for how long am I going to be responsible for their home? A year? Ten?0
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WeAreGhosts wrote: »I'd reply (but I quite like a wind-up) and ask them for how long am I going to be responsible for their home? A year? Ten?
Or, "I knew that sellotape would let slip one day".0 -
Foot through ceiling from loft
Builder of extension bodged something
Work they've done caused leak and made ceiling fall down
And anyway , that's what they should have insurance forEx forum ambassador
Long term forum member0 -
If you must reply, refer them to the court case Pressdam v Arkell.0
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You could also ask for your old carpets back and thank them for storing themWeAreGhosts wrote: »I'd reply (but I quite like a wind-up) and ask them for how long am I going to be responsible for their home? A year? Ten?
An answer isn't spam just because you don't like it......0
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