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Agent has said i need to exchange by Friday, before the damp proof survey and other assessments

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Tomoveorno · 04/01/2021 21:55

Ok ive posted under a previous user name about my quite pushy vendors, conference calls with them and the agents, Ive felt quite berated at times.

A couple of proirity 3 issues have been identified by the structural survey - one relating to damp, and a potentially structural issue relating to the lack of support for a chimney (its a garden flat)

I instructed a damp proof survey today to be carried out next tuesday and arranged for my builder to come and view the chimney issue with me this Thurday.
The Agent has told me that the vendors have only found out today that they need to exchange by this Friday or their onward purchase is going on the market as their sellers are greedy and tired of waiting (my offer was accepted early in october)

Honestly Im feeling quite exhausted with the back and forward and what feels like a lack of patience, and wonder if Im being put under pressure to exchange or whether this is a guenuine request.

The agent tells me he has a dampproof surveyor who may be available and they may be able to ‘call in a favour’ for me but cannot be certain. Feels a bit odd however im not sure if im being suspicious for nothing.

Im loathe to lose the 3k ive already spent so please help!!

OP posts:
PussyCatInChristmasStockings · 08/01/2021 19:50

I will check the removal of the first floor chimney with my builder next week however would you know how i access the neighbours building control documents? These were not provided to us by the vendor and they advise that they do not have any documents of this nature. I guess i could ask them to do the work to find them? I can see planning documents and appovals on the portal but not building control

You won't be able to see them. They are not public documents like Planning ones are.
Did the house have planning permission to be split into flats? And Building Regs?
Is there Building Regs to remove the chimney breast in your flat?

In your shoes, I'd still be looking at rentals from Feb as a contingency plan. The amount of pressure you're being put under is awful - everything should be going through your solicitor.

PussyCatInChristmasStockings · 08/01/2021 19:54

The speed at which they're trying to push this through, before you can get further expert advice is very concerning.
It's almost as if they are trying to hide something...

MrsCalypsoGrant · 08/01/2021 22:57

OP I'm so relieved you didn't exchange #overinvested 😀

I can't help with the details of building consent/chimney support etc, but others clearly can which is great.

Perhaps I'm reading too much into this but I have a feeling this is going to be quite a positive step for you in terms of your own confidence generally. With the support of Mumsnetters you've stood up to intense pressure & attempted railroading. This is a great start for a new future for you & your DD 👍🏻

Comps83 · 12/01/2021 22:29

Any update op?

PowerslidePanda · 18/01/2021 20:32

How are things going, @Tomoveorno?

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