Pull out of house purchase need help pet owners?

Baldytyke88 · 7 February at 11:08PM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81874860#Comment_81874860

Dogs have a really great sense of smell, but humans not so much. Some people are more concerned about the chemicals/smells coming from the paint and furnishings; only you can say what you 'think' you can smell.

gadget88 · 7 February at 11:40PM

Every house i bought has been empty. Risk is i dont like it give up a good area and have to relist the house and more legal costs and settle for another area?

I mean most houses that had pets probably smell less fresh?

gadget88 · 7 February at 11:41PM

I know it’s maybe a bit over top but honestly I see those floor coverings as dirty and needing replaced

elsien · 8 February at 12:08AM

Then replace them and factor that into the cost?

You seem to be working quite hard to talk yourself out of every option that comes up. In the circumstances it would seem more straightforward just to stay put.

gadget88 · 8 February at 9:18AM

This is a bit random but my own staircase has a chew mark. I was considering asking the neighbours if they previously had a dog at my house? Might help make my mind up as I could have been living like that here all it my house was freshley painted ??

YBR · 8 February at 9:21AM

Most pets are absolutely fine, and a deep clean of carpets will make them clean and hygienic.

OTOH I have viewed a rental property with deep carpets that reeked of wet dog, and know one where 2 large dogs were left home alone most days and when that family left the landlord had to do a lot of work to get rid of the dog pee smells. These are very unusual, and were very obvious.

So I'd say it is your OCD traits talking here, or you're over-thinking it, and while most people would be fine if the house did not smell at the viewing, only you know how it could affect you, your OCD, and your family.