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To think this vendor is out of order?

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Kittlewittle · 07/10/2025 14:41

I put an offer on a house, and after negotiation, where it was increased, the vendor accepted.

Solicitors have been appointed and the conveyancing process is well under, but it is taking time due to some complexity of the purchase.

The vendor is now constantly asking me to increase my offer. I said we can't, we cannot afford to, but I am getting constant requests.

I have ignored the latest one.

Aibu to think that once an offer is accepted, the time for negotiation has passed?

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Kittlewittle · 07/10/2025 14:49

I really want to buy this house, so I am treading very carefully, and all the requests are direct to me via solicitors. Maybe this is why it's not a good idea to give your details to vendors.

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TheGoodEnoughWife · 07/10/2025 14:48

They shouldn’t be asking for more money now. Maybe task your solicitor with pointing this out to them? I would
find it very annoying!

PumpkinSeasonOctober · 07/10/2025 14:46

This would be massively off putting to me and I’d consider pulling out. I’d be a bit concerned they’ll pull out down the line anyway.

flipent · 07/10/2025 14:45

Unfortunately, the way the English (assuming you're in England) housing system works you can keep negotiating until Exchange.

But like everything, you have a choice. You can pull out of the purchase as can they.

That being said, I would find that pretty annoying. You can make a threat to pull out if they continue asking, but you do risk them walking away even if the threat was idol on your side.

Silverbirchleaf · 07/10/2025 14:43

If they want a higher price, they need to put it back on the market (and risk it not selling for months on end).