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Executor property sale in Scotland
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Newcomer1234
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I am English and an Executor responsible for selling a property in Scotland. The owner died and the property is empty of possessions. The missives (missiles!) are going to and fro. My solicitor deleted the clause relating to giving a 5 working day warranty to electrics, plumbing and appliances.
The buyer would like it re-instating.
I saw the property for the very first time after the owner died and have little knowledge of it (I have found a valid boiler warranty though) and would prefer not to give a warranty - and my solicitor says as its an Executor sale it would not be expected.
I realise that the buyer can withdraw if unhappy, my question is, is a warranty normally expected when its an Executor sale? I thought it was reflected in the low selling price.
The buyer would like it re-instating.
I saw the property for the very first time after the owner died and have little knowledge of it (I have found a valid boiler warranty though) and would prefer not to give a warranty - and my solicitor says as its an Executor sale it would not be expected.
I realise that the buyer can withdraw if unhappy, my question is, is a warranty normally expected when its an Executor sale? I thought it was reflected in the low selling price.
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When I sold my house ( in Scotland) my solicitor advised that I had the choice of giving a warranty that everything was working or I could decline.
I declined.
So, it doesn't matter whether it is a an executry sale or not.
It is a case of the buyer would like
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No - follow your solicitor's advice here. Buyer is being unrealistic.1
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(I have found a valid boiler warranty though)
You could supply a copy of this though.
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I had the boiler serviced and asked the plumber to do a landlords safety check at the same time. All has been provided to the buyer.
The buyer has not asked for me to do anything more by way of checks (they have the homebuyers pack) nor have they asked to send somebody round.0
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