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To be totally pissed off with woman

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 10:17

So over 4 months ago I accepted an offer on my house, we were due to complete end of September and at the last minute my buyer decided she wanted a full structural survey, it is an old property so I do understand, however her timing was bad. Up until this point I have been tolerant. However it has now been nearly a week since she had the report and she has cut off all communication with EA and solicitors, not returning any calls. I am 99% sure nothing sinister will show up. I have however found out there is a court order to sell her family home and her buyers are now in B and B because her Shenanigans. I am in limbo and so cross with her, this going to turn to shit isn't it?

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BlueBug45 · 18/10/2018 10:20

Tell her solicitor she has 7 days to get in contact then the house is going back on the market.

BlueBug45 · 18/10/2018 10:23

I should have said offers in England and Wales aren't legally binding so you are allowed to remarket your house if your buyer is playing stupid games or disappears.

Also next time get a direct contact number of your buyer to use in case of emergencies.

KHPett · 18/10/2018 10:24

Yep. I had an offer on my property last year, the woman procrastinated for months then finally had a survey and then pulled out, despite nothing major showing up. (In England you don't need a reason). When the place went back on the market the climate here had changed and I can't get rid of it now. I'd tell your EA to relist immediately and start doing viewings again- she sounds like a right timewaster.
People dont seem to understand its family homes their f*cking about with.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 10:26

Thanks, Blue I do have her number and we have spoken. I am very tempted to call her but not sure if that would do any good. KH sorry what a nightmare.

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tiggerkid · 18/10/2018 10:27

Tell her solicitor she has 7 days to get in contact then the house is going back on the market.

Totally agree with this.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 10:29

Out of interest, does anyone know how a court order to sell a property works?

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EdisonLightBulb · 18/10/2018 10:49

I don't but I'm guessing she has been forced to sell, maybe as a result of a divorce? and is reluctant to let go of the family home.

lucy101101 · 18/10/2018 10:50

We have been in a similar position. We gave them 7 days to exchange... they didn't so it went back on the market...

FullMetalRabbit · 18/10/2018 10:52

I don't but I'm guessing she has been forced to sell, maybe as a result of a divorce?

could be this, we tried to buy a house from a divorce case and after 3 months she still hadn't appointed a conveyancer. She clearly didn't want to leave. We bought another house instead and moved in within 3 months of agreeing it. I heard it took another year before she finally left. Absolute nightmare for you OP - get the estate agent to remarket.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 11:11

Yes it is due to a divorce, she is sad to leave the house which I get but to mess everyone around is pretty selfish. She has been twice and brought family to view, maybe reality has kicked in and she is burying her head in the sand. Should I message her?

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RatherBeRiding · 18/10/2018 11:15

I really wouldn't message her - it is unlikely to achieve anything. Far better to go via solicitors and EA.

bigKiteFlying · 18/10/2018 11:15

Our current house was divorced couple selling old family home as children in 20s had finally moved out.

We'd put an offer and she'd seemed keen to sell but we ended up having to decouple our selling and buying. Then spent two months stuck waiting while the woman dragged things out by not responding to her own EA and solicitor – in end we had to say we were close to having to pull out of buying and EA told the ex that and suddenly things moved on.

bigKiteFlying · 18/10/2018 11:16

Far better to go via solicitors and EA

I'd go via then and get ready to put it back on the market.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 11:18

Fuck I have just texted her, very polite though. EA and solicitor not getting anywhere with her, the sooner I know the better.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 11:19

And I would love to let he EX know what she is doing.

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FunSponges · 18/10/2018 11:30

I wouldn't even give her 7 days. She either tells you now if she's going ahead or the house is back on the market. I can't stand peopld who fuck about with house buying for no good reason.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 11:33

fun that is how I feel. She told me that she wanted to make sure it was structurely sound for her peace of mind, which it is, cost her 2000 for that. Sadly we have wasted 4 months and now many people are screwed. Lets hope she comes to her senses today.

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onalongsabbatical · 18/10/2018 11:36

She may or may not come to her senses and you'd be well within your rights to put it back on the market but ffs don't contact her ex that cannot end well and you'd be crossing a boundary, surely?

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 11:51

ona no I would never do that but no doubt the EA will be informing him, I would imagine his house purchase also hinges in the sale going through

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onalongsabbatical · 18/10/2018 12:03

Ah, ok just you said that you'd love to let her ex know what she's doing and I thought nooooo. Of course he'll hear about it. Hope you get some clarity soon.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 12:05

I love to strangle her right now but guess that is not allowed lol

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Funnyface1 · 18/10/2018 12:35

I would have to call her. It is absolutely your right to know what is going on.

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Sunnyday1203 · 18/10/2018 13:02

funny I am going to call her later, just trying to work out what to say.

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Funnyface1 · 18/10/2018 13:18

I would just be very straight forward. Say your solicitor is unclear on things and you want to know if she is ready to proceed because you have a lot of things to get organized.

Funnyface1 · 18/10/2018 13:21

Just to add, I moved house last year and my buyer was very annoying and I had to make a lot of phone calls to chase things up. I was a nervous wreck by the time we moved. So worth it though.

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