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When is "vacant possession" not actually "vacant possession"?

tcall · 2005-09-13 10:51:28

As first time buyers we were supposed to be buying a property which is marketed as "Chain Free" and "Available with full vacant possession". However just before we were about to exchange and complete, the vendors have now moved into the property while they wait for a delay in their mortgage on a new property to be…

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Poppy9 Posts: 18,833 Forumite

13 September 2005 at 1:06PM

Bit worrying that they are having problems with their mortgage. Is there a danger they won't get it at all? Normally mortgages easiest to sort out especially if it's not your first one.

How badly does the vendor need you? How much do you love the house. Consider dropping your offer to take account of extra rent etc.

I can understand why they moved into their empty house, I think most people would have under the circumstances. However it's not acceptable delaying the sale indefinitely.

~Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.~:)

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