We’re in the process of buying a house and have just had the survey back. The house dates from around 1700 so we were expecting some issues but unfortunately it has two very serious issues- there was apparently a botched renovation in the 90s during which the wrong sort of render was applied. As a result damp has become trapped in the timber frame which may have damaged it. The render needs removing and replacing. The septic tank also needs replacement and may need relocating.
Our surveyor has told us not to proceed without specialist reports on the render and drainage.
We will need to agree an adjustment to the price to take account of all this work- don’t yet know how much but substantial.
Haven’t spoken to the agent yet as the survey only arrived today. We really like the house so would ideally like to proceed but we do need to get to the bottom of these issues and adjust the price.
The specialist reports will cost a few thousand. Would you expect the seller to contribute To this cost at all? I’m worried that we might pay for the reports and then find the seller won’t move on the price, in which case the money spent on the reports will be wasted.
Obviously a lot comes down to how keen they are to sell v how keen we are to buy. The house has been on the market for a while and they do want to sell, plus these issues would come up again with another buyer. We’re not in a chain and could just walk away, but we do really like the house so would prefer not to.
Has anyone been in the situation? What do you think is reasonable?
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Should seller contribute to additional surveys?
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Brian9600 · 21/06/2020 16:07
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Am I being unreasonable?
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