Buyer wants me to carry out work after Homebuyers report?

Bossypants

shortcrust wrote: »

It’s such an extreme over reaction that I’d be tempted to put it back on the market to send a crystal clear message to both the buyer and EA. I’d be furious with the EA.

I'm not sure I'd go quite that far yet, but certainly a firm word with the EA to remind them of their responsibility to manage the buyer's expectations is needed here.

sillyhilly

hazyjo wrote: »

This should be linked to that other thread about FTBs lol - I think a few were trying to defend them! I agree with the others in that a lot are a bit of a 'mare to deal with. And yes, I know we've all been a FTB at some stage!

On the flip side, the OP should know all this information himself and shouldn't need to ask for advice on here. What's good for the goose is good for the gander, no?

This is no different to a FTB coming on here and asking for advice on the back of a 'negative' Homebuyers survey. At least they ask for advice rather than demanding that works are carried out by the current owner.

Although, to be totally clear, this FTB seems to be highly uneducated and a bit of a flapper, so this thread hasn't helped my point in any way what-so-ever :rotfl:

hazyjo

sillyhilly wrote: »

On the flip side, the OP should know all this information himself and shouldn't need to ask for advice on here. What's good for the goose is good for the gander, no?

This is no different to a FTB coming on here and asking for advice on the back of a 'negative' Homebuyers survey. At least they ask for advice rather than demanding that works are carried out by the current owner.

Although, to be totally clear, this FTB seems to be highly uneducated and a bit of a flapper, so this thread hasn't helped my point in any way what-so-ever :rotfl:

Don't expect everyone to know everything at all - FTBs or old timers! It's not the asking, it's the panicking over survey results. Fine if they'd asked here, or the EA or others for advice, but I dread FTBs getting a survey when I've sold to them cos I always think well that's me f'ed then!


Indeed - the FTB in question ain't helping your case :rotfl:

MaxiRobriguez

I don't think the buyer is being unreasonable, they're just worried because it's their first purchase and they don't know what normal is.

Your EA should be doing more for you here. It's their job to understand it's a FTB and therefore anticipate some additional "discussions" and have answers ready for them.

I don't think a "do you want it or not?" question to the buyer, or indeed pulling it off the market is the right approach, You don't gain anything with either of these things, and the reality is you'll probably put the uneducated buyer off, as they will panic under the pressure and simply not proceed with the purchase.

Personally, if it was me, I would meet them 1/10th of the way. Get a gas check - it'll cost you £60 (and can be used as bait for next purchasers if these don't follow through) and take a picture of the roof lining to prove it's done. Then state chimney/electrics has been taken into consideration when pricing the property already.

If you/EA want to be especially considerate you can invite them round for a 2nd viewing to discuss further, at which point they can see/test themselves for the supposed damp.

Grenage

Simply tell the EA that you're not entertaining any changes to the house - that's for the buyers to do once they get the keys. Tell them to relist the house if the buyers aren't satisfied with your answer.


You tell the EA what you want to do; what they want is irrelevant.

csgohan4

I would be expecting them to gazunder you as well before exchange given the list they are wanting you to fix

G_M

FreeBear wrote: »

Advise her to get an independent damp surveyor who is experienced in old properties, is not PCA registered, and has no commercial (or other) ties with a damp proofing company. Also suggest to her that any injected DPC and waterproof render/plaster could have a detrimental affect on both the property and its value.

I think I'd go further. I'd tell the EA to tell the buyer you are happy to allow access for an independant damp surveyor, but you do not agree to access by a salesman doing a free 'survey' for a dampproofing company - and hence you want to be advised of the company's name in advance for approval.

Dannytomtom

Thanks again all, will make it clear to the EA re the independent damp contractor and not a salesman.

Had a response from buyer who seems fairly reasonable. She essentially wants to set her mind at rest. Have offered to get the electrical test done (cousin is a registered electrician) and roof lining (previous owner is a roofer who's coming to sort). Already have a gas certificate. She wants to get someone in to assess the 'damp' situation, which really is non existent and someone to assess the shimney stack. I've said no problem, but have said to the EA that's it's already priced accordingly with those things in mind. I've offered she come round look at the house again before getting anyone in as it's plain to see there's no issues. I feel like I've been more than generous here so any further issues I will look at relisting!