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To text landlord?

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Futurethinking2026 · 25/01/2026 09:25

Lighthearted but when would you follow up?

We emailed our LL in Wednesday evening to ask if he would consider selling us the house. We’ve had nothing back at all to acknowledge.

Would send a quick text casually checking he received it? and …
Think it could be positive that he’s thinking about it and checking details?
Think don’t be daft, it’s a no and he doesn’t want to tell you?

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SamphiretheTervosaur · 25/01/2026 10:22

Futurethinking2026 · 25/01/2026 10:03

Not needing to move out but would like to start planning / looking elsewhere etc.

I know I’m being impatient but such a huge thing for us.

Yes, it's huge for you. You've been thinking about it. It's a big financial decision

Your landlord has not been thinking about it. He has a rental income. That is what he is thinking about

At least let the man have more than 5 minutes to work out the financial implications for him

TimeForTeaAndG · 25/01/2026 10:16

It's a huge thing for you but you've essentially asked him to give up a source of income permanently. That's not really something you can give an answer to in a couple of days. He will presumably have to look at how that will affect him and whether he could replace that income or live without it.

You've asked, don't pester a few days later. If he's not replied at all within a week to acknowledge you I would message again just to check he did read the message (unless there's a way of seeing it's been read).

What's he usually like for response times?

ittakes2 · 25/01/2026 10:10

Ring him

Original poster
Futurethinking2026 · 25/01/2026 10:03

Not needing to move out but would like to start planning / looking elsewhere etc.

I know I’m being impatient but such a huge thing for us.

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NoWordForFluffy · 25/01/2026 09:52

I'd give it at least a week, if not two. It's not necessarily a decision he'd make at the drop of a hat.

ParmaVioletTea · 25/01/2026 09:51

He's not interested
He's busy
He doesn't want to sell
Don't text something like this on the weekend

YABU

Strawberryfruitcorner · 25/01/2026 09:28

Firstly you sent it on Wednesday evening so that’s out of business hours.

So they only had Thursday and Friday to consider a huge proposition. It’s Sunday. I would leave it until at least next Wednesday morning unless you are desperate for a decision due to needing to move out otherwise.

zipadeeday · 25/01/2026 09:27

I would text but i would do it on monday. Its not something to bother him with over the weekend.

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