House Buyers Want to Bring Architects In

lika_86

It's one of two things:

1. They made an offer to secure the house but want to do things to it and want to make sure it's possible.

2. They want to make changes as soon as possible after moving in and need to get the process going with architects in tandem with the conveyancing.

ThisIsWeird

Greyteam's question and possible concern is understandable - it just caught them off guard, that's all. They are presumably just looking for reassurance that it is an ok thing to allow?
The consensus is that it is. There is no good reason to not allow this.
It wouldn't even matter if an architect accompanied a potential buyer on their very first viewing, if that's what the viewer wanted - you wouldn't stand at the door, allow the viewer in, and then say, "Archi! No!" 
Of course, this could possibly have the undesired outcome that their planned works are untenable, and they'll withdraw, but that would also be the case at a later stage, possibly after some costs have been incurred by both parties, so the sooner you find out, the better for all.
Allow, with open arms. It's almost certainly a good sign

deannagone

What have you got to lose if you allow an architect to visit?  Well I tried and I can't think of anything.  If the buyer decides against buying, its a lot cheaper to find out now.., and less time wasted.

What have you got to lose if you don't?  The buyer and possibly some good nature on their behalf?

AskAsk

i have sold a couple of properties where the architect and the builders have come in several times to survey the property before and after making an offer.

i don't have an issue but I always state that they must not do any invasive inspection as we have had issues with fixtures taken out and left out!

Bonniepurple

When we were selling my late parents’ property we were happy for the buyer to look round and measure up etc.  We left a key with the next door neighbour as we live miles away.  Next door happened to be his parents!

It did lead to the bizarre situation whereby we had to ask the buyer to let the surveyor in as we were all unavailable on the day.  Buyer was happy, surveyor was happy, nobody needed to take time off work.  To be honest, I got to the stage of whatever is easiest then do it.  

OP - if the purchaser said they were bringing a friend/parent to view, would you have an issue?  I doubt it. The buyers have plans and clearly want to make sure that they are feasible early on, and or want to get stuck in.