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hoping24
hoping24 Posts: 19 Forumite
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in House buying, renting & selling
Hi we’re waiting for paperwork to complete & moving date but my husband is feeling anxious about work that needs doing around the house- some small hairlines in wall, fences slightly leaning outwards, gutters needing cleaning. 
We’ve booked someone to clean gutters & he’s planning to try to fix the fence soon too. 

What do people think about this? 
Our buyers have not arranged a survey & sale of our house is complete. 

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  • housebuyer143
    housebuyer143 Posts: 4,281 Forumite
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    edited 5 March 2022 at 7:16PM
    For your house that you are selling? 
    I wouldn't do anything to improve it as long as it's as it was when they viewed it. 

    They might move in and tear the fence down or replaster the walls. Could be a waste of time and money 

  • Slithery
    Slithery Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    Surely this was all visible before your buyers made their offer?
    I wouldn't bother doing any of it.
  • laurajones81
    laurajones81 Posts: 10 Forumite
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    edited 7 March 2022 at 2:35PM
    Nope, the buyers bought the house as they saw it. They probably plan on doing lots of jobs when they move in. I’m sure they’ll appreciate you cleaning the gutters nothing else though.
  • TheJP
    TheJP Posts: 1,983 Forumite
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    I think your husband is going to get a rude awakening when you move into your onward purchase!
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