very clueless - do you offer on a property before your questions are answered?

[ClueLessFirstTime]

like when it was last rewired and what is included in the sale?
agent has to get back to vendor...

It's up to you, and depends how critical your questions are. If you are worried the house might be snapped up by other buyers, then it might be worth considering. But I think most people would wait till they had the answers to any questions like that.

An offer isn't binding

But it would be sensible to get questions answered first in case it affects your offer amount

Commonly, yes. But you don't have to. Depends how much interest there is in the property as you might miss the boat if property is moving in your area and it is a good buy.

Beware of coming across as a pain in the arse before your offer is accepted and always make offer subject to survey (as you can go back on price later then).

depends on how much you want the property. if its a wreck and you know you will have to do some work, then no i wouldn't wait. also if you love the house and don't care what you will have to do to get it, and if other parties are involved don't wait.

if you really want these answers beforehand would it would mean you couldn't afford it then wait.

all of these questions will be covered by the survey. it could ne that the questions you asked are answered and something crops up on the survey and you will have to drop out anyway.

hope this all makes sense.

Your offer can include a phrase like "£x 00000, to include carpets and curtains" or white goods in the kitchen, or whatever. They can then decide if they want to include it.
Questions about when it was rewired would be things I'd be looking at / asking when I looked round if it was something I suspected needed doing. Generally, a first look is a "heart" decision... do you want it? / could this be your home? / can you see yourself living here?
Then I'd go for a 2nd viewing with practical head screwed on (or a friend who is better at noticing things / asking practical questions.)

ok, this helps.
the property has been on the market for a couple of months without offers.
it's not in a bad state but is old. it is not quite clear what is included as has a rubbermaid shed in the garden and the kitchen is new but appliances are not build in.

plus there are tennants in atm so the shed/washing mashine/soft furnishing might be theirs.

yes they could but surely if you really wanted somewhere, a shed and washing machine not being included wouldn't be deal breakers. are they included in the details? such as fitted kitchen with space for washing machine means its not included.

sounds like your either not sure and looking fir reasons not to buy it very nervous first time buyers.

your details are the biggest clue to what you will get. curtains aren't usually included in the sale.

just think of all the fun you can have picking your own soft furnishings yourself :)

it just says modern kitchen without any further details...
think I will give my first cheeky offer tomorrow, then.

yes, we are very nervous :o

amazing how many details the educational property porn programmes leave out...

me and dh laugh about how much we move (never rented either). its has been every two years for both of us since leaving home him at 18 and myself at 24.

i moved at christmas and already have itchy feet lmao.

when you offer, don't expect an answer right away. i know this i really hard but give them a few days. good luck i really hope it works out for you.

had second viewing today, so was poking my head into every built-in cupboard, in the loft. measuring tape in one hand, flashlight and camera in the other. oh, I felt so grown up

first offer given today, wish me luck.

first offer rejected...I'm a nervous wreck.

don't worry too much the first offers never normally accepted. people always think you will be starting low and you can offer more. if you can't offer more you need to tell them. good luck :)

second offer accepted.
the next part of the process is even more nerve wrecking...
aibu to want to sue kirsty and phil for only showing part of the picture?

its so not as easy as they make out it is. well done for getting your offer accepted. i hope it all goes smoothly for you.