Just need somewhere to vent!

janoid19

Flugelhorn said:

OK - good that they the survey is OK but suspect that the buyers have come across some financial problems or are they also selling and having problems? - they must have been keen if they got the survey, so presume this has come up recently. 

They are FTB so nothing to sell. The estate agent thinks that because they are FTB they have been scared by the results on the survey even though in her words 'there was nothing of concern on the survey'

She said she is trying to get hold of her to discuss any issues.

Bigphil1474

OP, we had 2 surveys on the house we sold, the first one was from the guy who pulled out - he just emailed it to the estate agent who passed it onto us, no buying it required. He said he pulled out due to survey issues, but there wasn't a huge amount of problems in it, plus we'd said we'd get anything fixed if needed. As it was, there was a bit of a damp issue in the cellar which we got sorted even though they'd pulled out.

The second was from the people who actually bought the house, who were happy to share it with us and we sent them a copy of the first survey. They were similar. It was a slightly scary story if you didn't know a bit about houses, but fortunately our second buyers knew what they were doing. I would just ask the buyer if they'd share the report with you, it's worthless to them.

Albermarle

janoid19 said:

Flugelhorn said:

OK - good that they the survey is OK but suspect that the buyers have come across some financial problems or are they also selling and having problems? - they must have been keen if they got the survey, so presume this has come up recently. 

They are FTB so nothing to sell. The estate agent thinks that because they are FTB they have been scared by the results on the survey even though in her words 'there was nothing of concern on the survey'

She said she is trying to get hold of her to discuss any issues.

The estate agent could suggest they post their concerns on here . We get a lot of nervous FTB's !

janoid19

Bigphil1474 said:

OP, we had 2 surveys on the house we sold, the first one was from the guy who pulled out - he just emailed it to the estate agent who passed it onto us, no buying it required. He said he pulled out due to survey issues, but there wasn't a huge amount of problems in it, plus we'd said we'd get anything fixed if needed. As it was, there was a bit of a damp issue in the cellar which we got sorted even though they'd pulled out.

The second was from the people who actually bought the house, who were happy to share it with us and we sent them a copy of the first survey. They were similar. It was a slightly scary story if you didn't know a bit about houses, but fortunately our second buyers knew what they were doing. I would just ask the buyer if they'd share the report with you, it's worthless to them.

Good point! I think if they do confirm that they have pulled out 100% then I will ask if we can have the survey to make sure theres nothing crazy showing up that we didn't know about. 

janoid19

Albermarle said:

The estate agent could suggest they post their concerns on here . We get a lot of nervous FTB's !

Haha! I would love it if they came on here! I have found this forum so useful during our purchase as FTB 4 years ago and with this process. 

Skiddaw1

I'd be willing to bet they're using the survey as an excuse and that something else has happened. So sorry OP- it's such a nail-biting journey isn't it? If they have pulled out may it be third time lucky for you.

janoid19

Skiddaw1 said:

I'd be willing to bet they're using the survey as an excuse and that something else has happened. So sorry OP- it's such a nail-biting journey isn't it? If they have pulled out may it be third time lucky for you.

Yeah, It could be something like that. I think if she just came and said....'we've had a change in circumstance' or 'we have found somewhere else' then as much as it would be upsetting, at least it would take away the worry of something scary being on the survey.

I am just stuck now waiting for the EA to get through to her and speak to her properly and get a decision, as if she's out, I want it back on the market as soon as.

GDB2222

December's a dead month, but  did you get the house relisted?

janoid19

GDB2222 said:

December's a dead month, but  did you get the house relisted?

The EA emailed at lunchtime to say she was trying to get touch with the buyer as she seemed to think it wasn't dead and buried but I'm not convinced.

I've just told the EA that obviously I need confirmation as I need the house back on the market as soon as so we can try and salvage our purchase.

housebuyer143

Almost the exact same thing happened to me. Had a buyer who got cold feet the moment we found out dream house, then the next one couldn't get a mortgage, the next one pulled out and the one after finally completed!  Stressful didn't cover it and we ended up having to buy our new house without selling our old one - missed all the cheap sub 1% rates and pay 5% now 😑 
Life ey!! My only advice is try not to stress, it happens more than you think and there will be other houses should you lose this one