FTB buying our house. It is Victorian semi. They had valuation report with building society that came out at £1k below agreed price (due to not having off road parking). They have paid for damp and timber report and some extra coal searches due to things found on one search- all clear.
Have now had structural survey which has highlighted issues with roof. Nothing urgent- in the more immediate future need to spend about £600 on replacing some slates. Then long term will need more work doing which will cost £6k. The valuation of this is £5k below agreed price
Buyers have emailed estate agent saying they want to reduce price by £5k because of survey findings of roof. My instinct is to say no. Partly because nothing mentioned about roof is urgent or dangerous. It's an old house, it will need a new roof at some point. But that might not be for 5+ years. Estate agent agrees.
Any advice?