Should we renegotiate

Thrugelmir

If they are buying a new home they'll have no need for the appliances in any event. 

NameUnavailable

rik111 said:

Ensure they know that when they remove the curtain poles, the holes need filling and decorating, they can’t just leave holes in walls when ripping stuff out. I would raise this immediately with the estate agent, might make them think twice. 

Err, I think they can.

steampowered

Personally, I would just offer a few hundred quid to include both the integrated appliances and the curtain poles and light fixtures.

You could point out that the curtain poles and light fixtures are "fixtures" which are legally included as part of the property, so not extra.

If you are not getting the answers to enquiries, ask the estate agent to follow-up. The seller's solicitor can only tell your solicitor the information they are given by the seller.

rik111

NameUnavailable said:

rik111 said:

Ensure they know that when they remove the curtain poles, the holes need filling and decorating, they can’t just leave holes in walls when ripping stuff out. I would raise this immediately with the estate agent, might make them think twice. 

Err, I think they can.

Derrrr no they can’t. You have to make good.

rik111

• Your conveyancer will have provided you with a Fixtures and Fittings form showing what items are to be included in the sale. If you are moving out check the form before removing items. Remember, you must repair any damage you cause including filling screw holes. If you are moving in arrive at the property before the removal van and walk around checking that all the items on the form have been included. You should also use this time to check for any damage caused by the sellers when removing fixed items (such as wall lights, wardrobes etc.) or in the move. You should notify your conveyancer of any problems at once so they may make a claim on your behalf.

warby68

I wouldn't normally approve of going back on what you've agreed at a late stage and usually consider a small variation in the valuation as the cost of doing business (to get the house you really want).
However having described how petty (and greedy) these vendors are and especially because they are under pressure to complete AND you know that this property isn't unique if you had to find another, I'm going against my own rule.
I'd (very kindly) offer to split the difference, so £2k each, and remove the offer for the integrated appliances (they really are chancers on this one). You could go for the full £4k but I'd still like to play fair even though its been a one way street so far.

Mickey666

rik111 said:

NameUnavailable said:

rik111 said:

Ensure they know that when they remove the curtain poles, the holes need filling and decorating, they can’t just leave holes in walls when ripping stuff out. I would raise this immediately with the estate agent, might make them think twice. 

Err, I think they can.

Derrrr no they can’t. You have to make good.

Yes, no, yes, no . . .

Isn't the real issue here that the sellers should leave the property in the condition agreed in the contract of sale.  Thus, if the seller says they are going to remove anything and not 'make good' then there's no legal imperative for them to make good.