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

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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?!

@mrsmoastytoasty never have I wanted the Scottish system more...

Utter twat. See if you can get it back on the market right now. Dont give in

I wouldn't back down. He's already spent out for the survey and incurred legal costs.

I think he's trying it on.

If you let your EA know you're thinking of buckling, he may well let the buyers know, just so that EA can close the sale, get their commish

Cheeky cunt! Don't give in!!!!

Do not fall for this nasty trick OP.

are they in a chain?

Call his bluff. Giving in to this shit just encourages the blackmailers. What a twat

He is changing it. Say no.

He's at the bottom of the chain @Snidpan

If he holds firm, you could offer to sort out the invented problem in lieu of a reduction; it'll be cheaper (or free if there really isn't a problem).

Chancing it.

You are not being unreasonable, £10k is a huge reduction. Stick to your guns and if the buyer bows out, so be it. Someone else will come along.

@hellodarkness that's a GREAT idea!

I promise I'm usually a strong and capable woman but this has just fucked me off so much...

Go to all above you in the chain and tell them what the CF has done and if he doesn't back down will the split the cost of an £x reduction with you to save it?

You could counter offer £6k between everyone, but yep go back with a "no" can't afford the hit response...

What position is he in ? Will it make him homeless if you say no , puts you in a stronger position if you stand your ground
Depends what your position is as well and how much you want to move
Either way he's a cf and if he buys it I would be inclined to open the manhole and stick a bag of quick set cement in it

In agreement with PP. Tell your EA no deal and get ready to put your property back on the market. Don't waver, or seem unsure if the EA thinks you can be pushed over then they'll tell the buyer this too. I'm angry for you! CF!

Tell him to take a hike.
I once had this when I sold a house. The potential buyer contacted me a couple of days before completion and told me that if I didn't leave all my kitchen white goods ( not integrated ) then he would withdraw his offer.
I told him it looked like I was going to have to contact the EA to put it back on the market then.
Strangely, he continued with the sale.
He's just chancing his arm OP.

Ugh, this happened to me. It was for about 2k's worth, and I was so desperate to get rid of the property, I caved and said yes.

His solicitor thought he was very clever. But he has since lost out on much more business than 2k because I found myself in a position a few years later to make a couple of decisions against awarding him business. He has probably lost out on even more than that, because I often support sole traders in areas such as conveyancing, and I would have made a few personal recommendations if I had found him honest and good to deal with. He could have easily lost his client the property.

In your case OP, unless you are absolutely desperate to sell, I'd say no and not respond further. Find a new buyer. 10k is a lot.

We had this. I said no and he relented. You have to remember they would spent money getting to that point so it's not really a £10k discount. Probably not worth them risking it.

And that was in Scotland OP. Sorry to break your illusions about it, but it happens there too.

I would say no. Then if he really was going to pull out I might reconsider.

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

My reason was the unnecessary imagery in the title. He's a complete bastard though and I'd call his bluff. I'd be willing to allow the sale to fall through and put the house back on the market just out of principle.

@IncandescentShadow cancels move up north