Measuring up?

Emmia

Did you empty / insanely tidy for viewings, and now all your stuff is back in and you can't be bothered to keep the place super tidy - so don't want them to come round. 

Objecting sounds like you're hiding something, that would give me cold feet...

They might want to work out if their current furniture will fit, or if they need to get on with trying out sofas etc., ahead of the move. 

MattMattMattUK

PRDMKT said:

MattMattMattUK said:

PRDMKT said:

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.

So long as that is their genuine intention and they are viewing again to tame cold feet.

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. 

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.

From your posts, the fact that you have not just said yes and looked to agree a date and instead are asking if they are "dodgy" makes it appear you are being difficult rather than cooperative.

Arthurian

They will want to come and measure up, for furniture, curtains, carpets, and they might also want you to point out exactly how the boiler controls work, and so on.  This is normal, and cannot really wait until after completion because if they have to buy new furniture they need measurements before they go shopping.  I was quoted a 6 week lead time for a new wardrobe just the other day. They might not actually buy their new curtains, furniture, etc until the day after exchange of contracts, but they should have checked out which shop and which particular items they are going to buy from, for efficient and speedy buying, or they'll have an uncomfortable first few weeks in their new home.

nicmyles

It's normal, yes. Some people don't want to give further access to the property because they suspect buyers are using it to find reasons to reduce their offer, but I would say the vast majority of the time it's a sign they're committed to the purchase because they're trying to buy furniture to fit in it.

jonnydeppiwish!

Absolutely normal, and I wouldn’t bat an eyelid at a request to. We spent an hour and a half yesterday with trades at the house we’re close (hopefully) to exchanging on.

theartfullodger

A vendor telling possible/probable buyer no is unlikely to build a good relationship.

What's to object to someone coming round and measuring,  What have you to hide?  I'd say there wanting to do so is (usually) a good sign...

horsewithnoname

I went round to my current home to measure a few things after we’d agreed a price but before completing or anything. The people I was buying off had no problem with it, and why would they? I only wanted to check if some of my curtains would fit. 

BungalowBel

Why on earth should it be dodgy?  Seems sensible to me!

FlyMeSomewhere79

We recently moved and we went back to see this house because there was so much we couldn't remember, was there a built in washer, where did the family that lived here keep the tumble dryer, where's the boiler. You can find yourself with an awful lot of questions a month or two after offering on a house. 

BobT36

I try and measure up during the viewing, but I guess it's not abnormal afterwards either. Surely it means they're more interested, than otherwise? 

Also I NEVER trust estate or seller provided measurements. Things are always different in reality, and quite often rooms or garages are smaller than advertised!