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CatPerson99 · 11/09/2020 12:05

So, it’s another one of those threads! We are trying to sell a house which we aren’t currently living in (living in military SFA). We had accepted an offer back in December, then the sale got caught up in the lockdown and our buyer lost their buyer. Having had a previous sale fall through we were really good and didn’t find another property until we were on the brink of exchanging. Anyway we found another buyer quickly, they knew we were keen to move with speed so we didn’t lose the house we found. Then they had a survey which found that the septic tank needs replacing And reduced their offer by £12K. Ok we thought, we’ll accept if they can complete by end-August. You know where this is going? So their local searches are stuck, we were told they would be back this week, now it is the end of the month. They have had three septic tank companies out and are asking questions about the soakaway which we just can’t answer because we don’t know more than is in a report we had done which we shared with them. They also keep asking if we will have it emptied. We’ve said no, on the basis that we have knocked the cost of replacement off the price. I’m now at my wits end - I can’t sleep, I’m suffering what I think are panic attacks when any emails come in about it. Because of where it is I think they have assumed we are rich second homeowners, but we aren’t! Is there a point where you can just say either buy it or don’t? I don’t think I can deal with any more of this at all.

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CatPerson99 · 11/09/2020 13:45

Thanks everyone for the wisdom! We’ll get this work done once (if) the sale falls through, and see how we feel about it all then. It’s just a horrible feeling being stuck in a situation and feeling as though you have no control.

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Bluntness100 · 11/09/2020 15:28

I thought the price was about five grand on average, to replace and put a soak away in. Twelve grand also seems very high to me.

VinylDetective · 11/09/2020 15:33

Good luck with the insurance. That’s definitely the way I’d go. Hopefully you’ll retain your buyer and your £12k!

swimster01 · 11/09/2020 15:49

A septic tank is expensive and the figures quoted seem fine. Note that having one replaced is a nightmare and then you need the EA permission to discharge into a watercourse. If your buyer is willing to take it on, bite their hand off!

Bluntness100 · 11/09/2020 17:58

@swimster01

A septic tank is expensive and the figures quoted seem fine. Note that having one replaced is a nightmare and then you need the EA permission to discharge into a watercourse. If your buyer is willing to take it on, bite their hand off!
No they don’t, no it isn’t,and from jan it’s illegal to discharge to a water course.
swimster01 · 11/09/2020 19:42

Well admittedly it is a few years since we went through this but I have been through this and your response is rather rude

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