Another denied view before exchange

Irishpearce26

papito said:

user1977 said:

papito said:

Bookgal88 said:

I doubt they're hiding anything - probably just trying to organise, declutter, pack, clean, work, look after kids/pets and fit in sleeping somewhere and don't really want the bother of you coming around for an unknown period of time (you could be there 5 minutes or 5 hours for all they know). Unless you really have something to worry about, walking away at this point doesn't seem like a sensible option, so threatening to do so is a bit pointless. Might as well just take no for an answer and get over it. 

Agree but wanting to measure for new carpets and curtains (none to be left)
We need new boiler so need to check if suitable to put in another place.

But you don't need to do either of these things before you exchange?

It’s an opportunity to do this but also check all is in order just in case.
mainly here is the doubting why is seller not allowing? Is there anything they are hiding?
i think not, but ….

How many viewings have you had? If you add that with the survey and then the electrician the sellers could be fatigued from having to make themselves available whilst packing and sorting their own move.

A viewing before exchange is a good idea but if the house is full of boxes will you be able to have a proper view? Also there is no need to measure up or check where you could move the boiler until you are in the house after completion.

Was there anything in the house that would make you want to double check? Maybe be up front and open with your buyers that your wife would feel at ease having a quick viewing and reassure them you wont try a last minute renegotiation. 

Lindlou

Be wary. I had the same and when they reluctantly agreed, we found they hadn't exactly kept the house in the same condition as when we first viewed it. Broken stair rails, broken glass in lounge door etc. We still went ahead as it was week before the move and I wish we hadn't as more damage had been done. Solicitor said he could pursue them but it would probably cost as much as just doing the repairs.  

Crashy_Time

AdrianC said:

If they do agree to a viewing, what are the chances that you will find some kind of showstopper that will make you cancel the purchase and walk away?

That will be their fear, do you think the price is good OP?

DisablednProud

user1977 said:

DisablednProud said:

Surely the surveyor will have to go inspect the property anyway?

The OP says they've already got their survey.

Id' be suspicious something has happened between the survey and now. We've had a lot of strong winds and rain recently in the UK. A visit takes 15-20 minutes tops. 

MrsBrush

DisablednProud said:

user1977 said:

DisablednProud said:

Surely the surveyor will have to go inspect the property anyway?

The OP says they've already got their survey.

Id' be suspicious something has happened between the survey and now. We've had a lot of strong winds and rain recently in the UK. A visit takes 15-20 minutes tops. 

Well, in most cases, the "something has happened" would be the vendor getting ready to move out!

In many cases, it will be a cardboard city, with chaos reining everywhere you look, and I would expect that a lot of material damage is unusual!  Also, there is always a risk from weather etc, as you never know what the great British summers will conjure up! 

saajan_12

papito said:

Bookgal88 said:

I doubt they're hiding anything - probably just trying to organise, declutter, pack, clean, work, look after kids/pets and fit in sleeping somewhere and don't really want the bother of you coming around for an unknown period of time (you could be there 5 minutes or 5 hours for all they know). Unless you really have something to worry about, walking away at this point doesn't seem like a sensible option, so threatening to do so is a bit pointless. Might as well just take no for an answer and get over it. 

Agree but wanting to measure for new carpets and curtains (none to be left)
We need new boiler so need to check if suitable to put in another place. We’ll be around 15-20 max

These are not critical prior to exchange, and pulling out (or threatening to) over that would be silly. 

The priority is to inspect the condition immediately before exchange, as that's what you're agreeing to buy. If you move in with a wall missing, you know it happened after exchange and can claim from the seller. 

theoretica said:

When I bought, I was told many local estate agents advised against facilitating late viewings.  Because the chances of the buyer spotting something after initial viewing and survey to make them walk away at that stage is teeny - and so it makes little sense for the buyer to walk away for not having the viewing.  All the viewing can cause is nuisance and faff.

That could be a skewed stat though - the sellers of properties with disasters happening after surveys or not spotted at survey would be precisely the ones who would avoid pre-exchange viewing requests. If the viewers didn't push for it or pull out entirely in the standoff, they wouldn't make the number of late viewings which convert into transactions falling through. 

GixerKate

It sounds like your reasons for a new viewing is a 'nice to have' not a 'must have'?

Personally when I was selling my house the viewings were an absolute nightmare - trying to get the house clean and tidy, child and animal free took hours for someone to just go around for less than half an hour.  In the lead up to completion we had boxes and stuff everywhere and wouldn't have wanted the added stress of yet another viewing and am glad my buyers didn't ask.

lookstraightahead

GixerKate said:

It sounds like your reasons for a new viewing is a 'nice to have' not a 'must have'?

Personally when I was selling my house the viewings were an absolute nightmare - trying to get the house clean and tidy, child and animal free took hours for someone to just go around for less than half an hour.  In the lead up to completion we had boxes and stuff everywhere and wouldn't have wanted the added stress of yet another viewing and am glad my buyers didn't ask.

Yet they are giving you hundreds of thousands of pounds in exchange for being put out a bit.

london21

If they have nothing to hide then should not be a problem to let you view but me personally would have arranged the viewing earlier in the buying process.

So close to completion can make the seller's uncomfortable that you will try to knock some money off or change your mind.