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Measuring up?
PRDMKT
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Is it normal for a buyer to want to measure up after offering on a property?
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I can imagine people doing this nearer the time of exchange but not a week after the offer!1
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Not really no, why would you think it was dodgy?1
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If they've paid then they own the property, so what's odd about them wanting to order carpets, furniture etc. for it?0
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If they were going to change their mind, better they do it now rather than later...1
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Money_and_Travel said:If they've paid then they own the property, so what's odd about them wanting to order carpets, furniture etc. for it?
We're only at conveyancing, we haven't exchanged, they do not own the property.1 -
I still dont see the issue, they must be 99.999% confident everything will go through, bespoke furniture etc has lead times and they want to order it in good time.0
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What would you do about it if they do have cold feet?PRDMKT said:
So long as that is their genuine intention and they are viewing again to tame cold feet.la531983 said:I still dont see the issue, they must be 99.999% confident everything will go through, bespoke furniture etc has lead times and they want to order it in good time.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
If they have cold feet and they do not get to measure up then they can still pull out. I am not sure what you think you will gain by being difficult.PRDMKT said:
So long as that is their genuine intention and they are viewing again to tame cold feet.la531983 said:I still dont see the issue, they must be 99.999% confident everything will go through, bespoke furniture etc has lead times and they want to order it in good time.1 -
I am not sure why you think I'm being difficult? They are more than welcome to view whenever, I just wondered if their request is common or not.MattMattMattUK said:
If they have cold feet and they do not get to measure up then they can still pull out. I am not sure what you think you will gain by being difficult.PRDMKT said:
So long as that is their genuine intention and they are viewing again to tame cold feet.la531983 said:I still dont see the issue, they must be 99.999% confident everything will go through, bespoke furniture etc has lead times and they want to order it in good time.0 -
Well no, you asked if it was "dodgy".
To which the answer is "no". Some people are organised, some arent.3
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