For the vendor to supply a ladder that she has in the shed, for a loft inspection?

[Chatelaine]

DC2 is considering a house purchase, we are involved, have had one viewing and would like another, We consider it to be entirely reasonalbe to ask if there is a ladder on said property, and if so, could we use it for second viewing, ie, look into loft areas? All we have been offered is a 3 ft ladder that would be useless. On our first viewing we saw a much longer ladder in the shed and i have mentioned this to the EA; they will get back to us. I ask this of you ladies, because when we have sold property in the past we have made a ladder whenever possible, available!! As in "being in sales" ifyswim. I started this in "am I being unreasonable", but on second thoughts this is the home for it.

Thanks in advance

[stovies]

The ladder you saw could be broken or dangerous.

The vendor is under no obligation to offer you a ladder. If you want one that much, take one with you.

[Chatelaine]

Yes, good point, i would not consider using a dangerous ladder. Our risk asssessment skills are pretty high, given that our children have achieved adulthood.

[Chatelaine]

Or, to put it another way, we are proud of our loft and we would want to show it off. As it is an asset.

[lalalonglegs]

Ha, ha, it's probably where they've put all the clutter they've spent the past three months getting out of the way in the run-up to putting their house on the market. It will be a treasure trove of Cap de Monte figurines and ride on toys, no wonder they don't want you up there.

[Chatelaine]

We are dreading the no party wall senario, coupled with daylight... experience enyone?