Should I let buyer visit again before exchange?

MalMonroe

I don't think it's odd or strange at all. Sometimes some people are really excited about the house they are buying. Nothing at all wrong with that. 

I'd have concerns about the friends though. Not normally but during a pandemic (no matter how much 'easing of lockdown' is going on, I would be very wary and probably say it wasn't appropriate for them to come. But if the buyer came alone with a face covering and we wouldn't be in the same rooms at the same times, then that'd be fine. 

I've sold property before where buyers have been really pleased with their purchase and have visited regularly. It doesn't mean that they are going to drop out or have any concerns. Just that they can't wait to move in and are excited at the prospect. Very often they come along with tape measures.

I look on it as a good thing, really.

MalMonroe

ScorpiondeRooftrouser said:

mat1964 said:

ScorpiondeRooftrouser said:

mat1964 said:

teachfast said:

Racky_Roo said:

a couple of weeks time coincides with the next relaxation of rules allowing friends to meet indoors from 17th May, maybe that's why as unless the friends are in a bubble with him, he can't be in the same house as them

It's this

Not it's the week before then.  They are apparently allowed to do this as house viewings do not have the same restrictions.

So I told the EA he can come, moved a work meeting to accommodate it - and now he's come back asking for a different time 2 days later.  Grrrrr.

Have you asked why he wants to "bring friends round"?

I have asked the EA to check.  Because he's been very specific on timing 2 weeks ahead even though he lives locally so could pop round one evening, I suspect his 'friend(s) are tradespeople of some description.

I am not sure why he would try and conceal this; if it is the fact that they are tradespeople, it makes it a very normal and legitimate request, really.  If they are just friends, it's weird and unreasonable.

I think people are reading far too much into the buyer's request. It isn't weird and unreasonable at all, buyers often do that. Especially first time ones.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

MalMonroe said:

ScorpiondeRooftrouser said:

mat1964 said:

ScorpiondeRooftrouser said:

mat1964 said:

teachfast said:

Racky_Roo said:

a couple of weeks time coincides with the next relaxation of rules allowing friends to meet indoors from 17th May, maybe that's why as unless the friends are in a bubble with him, he can't be in the same house as them

It's this

Not it's the week before then.  They are apparently allowed to do this as house viewings do not have the same restrictions.

So I told the EA he can come, moved a work meeting to accommodate it - and now he's come back asking for a different time 2 days later.  Grrrrr.

Have you asked why he wants to "bring friends round"?

I have asked the EA to check.  Because he's been very specific on timing 2 weeks ahead even though he lives locally so could pop round one evening, I suspect his 'friend(s) are tradespeople of some description.

I am not sure why he would try and conceal this; if it is the fact that they are tradespeople, it makes it a very normal and legitimate request, really.  If they are just friends, it's weird and unreasonable.

I think people are reading far too much into the buyer's request. It isn't weird and unreasonable at all, buyers often do that. Especially first time ones.

I am not reading anything into it,  I am taking it at face value.  If I read something into it (ie, the friends are there to give expert advice on the house) then that becomes normal.  It's someone saying they just want to bring their friends (multiple) round for a gawp that's unusual.

AnotherJoe

Tell him he's welcome but not friends as you are concerned about covid, whatever the rules say.

He is taking the michael i think.

Herbalus

Maybe they are trades people and also friends. Perhaps buyer wants to bring round his mate who is a qualified plumber and has just said to the EA “can I come round with a mate?” And hasn’t realised quite how it sounds. 

niceguyed

I can only tell you how I'd react. I'd feel slightly peeved at a 5th viewing but would understand it and accommodate it given the need to check  condition just before exchange. 
Refusal would be asking for trouble. Always keep an eye on the prize, this is nothing to stress over. Good luck with the sale OP.

MysteryMe

The buyer has had 4 previous opportunities to bring a friend or tradesperson.  I would not have a problem with the buyer wanting to return again a 5th time with a friend/tradesperson but a 5th visit with 5 more people in tow. Utterly ridiculous. 

mistrihelen

I'd be concerned he's trying to get a last minute discount but would also be worried about saying no!

mat1964

So I told him he could come, with his friend(s), agreed the date/time, then he wanted to change it to I time I couldn't do, and now it's all gone quiet.  He's having a building survey done next week, so maybe he'll wait for the results and try again.