In the Meantime

mark55man

You should think about what amount of cash (in excess of a few £k you might be prepared to accept.eg   If they knocked £10K off - £15K would that change your view?.

Or is that you simply don't want the risk and more importantly the hassle at any price.  BUT you have come so far since the squirrels in the loft saga AND £3K is a BIG chunk to give up on, so I would consider one more loop round the buoy in terms of really hard nosed negotiating might get you there.  You know better than most what the market has done / has been doing, but a house that maybe tricks to heat is going to be hard to sell so your seller's are right to be worried.  

Keep strong - and you will find a way through whatever, but this is in so nearly there for you - just need to to be at your peak to make the right decision for you

beanielou

I think you have made the right decision for you.

savingholmes

beanielou said:

I think you have made the right decision for you.

Me too. I wouldn't want to take on that level of hassle. 

Chrystal

To be honest the house sounds like a disaster waiting to happen... I really don't want to see it happen to you.

Have you seriously thought of moving to a different area, where you could get a much better house for a much better price?  It seems as though you could actually work anywhere you wanted to, and still continue with the things you love to do.  ((((hugs)))) XXX

doingitanyway

mark55man said:

You should think about what amount of cash (in excess of a few £k you might be prepared to accept.eg   If they knocked £10K off - £15K would that change your view?.

Or is that you simply don't want the risk and more importantly the hassle at any price.  BUT you have come so far since the squirrels in the loft saga AND £3K is a BIG chunk to give up on, so I would consider one more loop round the buoy in terms of really hard nosed negotiating might get you there.  You know better than most what the market has done / has been doing, but a house that maybe tricks to heat is going to be hard to sell so your seller's are right to be worried.  

Keep strong - and you will find a way through whatever, but this is in so nearly there for you - just need to to be at your peak to make the right decision for you

Thanks Excellent points. Good things to think about. The things that are wrong can be rectified, but I'm not sure I want to do the work. (There is nothing structural wrong) I've struggled to get work people even for the inspections/reports and anticipate having the same issues if I bought, had the money and needed the works done. We shall see what happens when I turn down their initial offer.

beanielou said:

I think you have made the right decision for you.

savingholmes said:

Me too. I wouldn't want to take on that level of hassle. 

Thanks both 

Chrystal said:

To be honest the house sounds like a disaster waiting to happen... I really don't want to see it happen to you.

Have you seriously thought of moving to a different area, where you could get a much better house for a much better price?  It seems as though you could actually work anywhere you wanted to, and still continue with the things you love to do.  ((((hugs)))) XXX

Thank you for the hugs and good vibes 

I can definitely afford the area and on the face of it this house was excellent/turn key which was I chose it. I wanted easy after all the stress but it clearly hasn't worked out that way...

doingitanyway

So, replied to the EA saying no to the few thousands offered to stop all inspections. Pointed out it is not in my best interests to shoulder that level of risk. Said I wanted weeks not days and would do all investigations and then we would be in a position to renegotiate. If none of that works for them, then sadly I am withdrawing 

Concentrating on job application today.
Making soup and having a NSD today.

Hope everyone has a good day.

doingitanyway

Ok, so an update.

Rather than give me a few weeks to investigate the issues thrown up on the report, or offer a sum that realistically reflects the level of risk I would be taking if I did not investigate, they are re-listing!

I am sad that I have lost the house.
I am frustrated that I end up empty handed.

However, my gut said something was wrong here. The vendors are starting again which will take them longer to exchange so the issue was not fear of the chain collapsing in the next few days.

Ultimately I have to accept that the house was not for me. Sigh. 

satchmo1

It's maddening that this has happened, and you have had the expense of the survey, but it has probably saved you from some impending damp/roof repairs/dry rot/rewiring/replumbing money pit

Skint_yet_Again

So sorry about your news dia. I suspect the property I was buying will be relisted shortly too🙁. Better luck next time for both of us 🤞 🍀🤞

jwil

Oh I'm so sorry about the house, but well done for standing your ground.  I really hope something comes up soon.