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Original poster

...in hoping he gets knob rot and it falls off?

261 replies

harriethoyle · 09/07/2019 19:32

Supposed to exchange in a chain today. Buyer has demanded 10k reduction for an invented problem (not on the survey!). I either fold and lose 10k or stand on principle and possibly lose the sale. AIBU in watching Wimbledon with a stiff gin and wishing untold vexation on his head?!

OP posts:
Ohyesiam · 09/07/2019 19:33

Say no. He must know he’s bluffing.

PinkiOcelot · 09/07/2019 19:33

What an arse!! I think I would stand on principle tbh. No way would I give in.

EyesOpenWide · 09/07/2019 19:33

How badly do you need the sale?

Personally I’d tell him to fuck right off and instruct the estate agent to get it back on the market and pull out all the stops to market it at 9am tomorrow.

Fiveletters · 09/07/2019 19:34

Don’t give in!

DartmoorDoughnut · 09/07/2019 19:34

Tell him to get to fuck

CarrieBlu · 09/07/2019 19:35

What a twat. Don’t give in.

NoParticularPattern · 09/07/2019 19:36

Tell him to do one. He’s clearly hoping that you’re left with no other option but to agree so is chancing his arm. Get it back on the market as soon as physically possible and hope that his next poo is a porcupine.

GiBlues · 09/07/2019 19:36

Yep I’d be telling him shove it OP and put it back on the market.
If you do tell him where to go I wouldn’t be surprised if he decides to go ahead with buying your place, he’s just trying it on. Prick.

Myheartbelongsto · 09/07/2019 19:36

tell him to fuck right off, don't give in op!

Original poster
harriethoyle · 09/07/2019 19:36

Oh lawks I've posted twice because I'm so kerfuffled! Grin

OP posts:
PanamaPattie · 09/07/2019 19:37

Tell him FOTTOS and then FO some more. Top CF.

SparklyMagpie · 09/07/2019 19:37

I wouldn't back down either, but I am stubborn lol but in this situation he's being a grade A gimp, so it's a 'down that gin and stand your ground' from me

Chottie · 09/07/2019 19:37

OP - I had a similar situation.

I just told him that either his signature goes on the dotted line or the house goes back on the market tomorrow.

He signed.........

Original poster
harriethoyle · 09/07/2019 19:37

@noparticularpattern Porcupine poo!! Love it Grin

OP posts:
bluebeck · 09/07/2019 19:38

Call his bluff.

Don't respond other than a flat No!

We are all behind you - drinking Gin

SparklyMagpie · 09/07/2019 19:38

Ooh where are the " YABU " voters...what's your reason? Grin

Wynston · 09/07/2019 19:38

Wondering what the invented problem is??

Doje · 09/07/2019 19:38

What a horrible man!

Tricky one OP, but I'd say hold tight and tell him to do one. He stands to lose more cash wise than you as he's done all his searches.

Fortheloveofscience · 09/07/2019 19:39

What a knobber. Are they the bottom of the chain or is he risking losing his buyer too by being greedy?

Singlenotsingle · 09/07/2019 19:40

So dishonest. Tell him no chance. He's just trying it on. He probably thinks you're desperate.

Original poster
harriethoyle · 09/07/2019 19:40

Oh you're all reassuring me, because that's exactly what I want to do. Am sleeping on it because I can be too headstrong for my own good but am pleased to have almost unanimous viper backing Wink Gin

OP posts:
MrsMoastyToasty · 09/07/2019 19:40

Tell him to get away tae fuck, as my Scottish DH would say, and buy a house there.

mexicantaco · 09/07/2019 19:40

Stand your ground... they are going for a cheeky price cut (money to put towards a new kitchen and bathroom I suspect), I bet they won't pull out.

Snidpan · 09/07/2019 19:40

what do solicitors or EA advise?

BrightYellowDaffodil · 09/07/2019 19:41

May all his itches be unreachable.

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