So I’ve just had the survey back on a property that I’m in the process of purchasing. It’s a bit hair raising in places but some of it I kinda already knew about or could have found out about had I done my due diligence.
But anyway, the surveyor set out in his contract that the report must not be provided to the EA or vendor, I read that at the time, ran it past my stepdad who is a quantity surveyor who said that he’d probably just had his hands burnt in the past and will most likely provide a letterheaded excerpt of any points which are pertinent to price negotiations, etc. So I accepted it and went ahead with the survey.
So this morning I wake up to the survey in my inbox. Have had a read through and think there may have to a bit of price negotiation, but over big things, not little stuff. And I now need to progress to a full structural survey.
The surveyor has emailed again asking me to confirm that I saw the item in his contract about not sharing the report. I said yep, seen it, but what’s your process re price negotiation, do you provide an excerpt, do they ring you? Etc.
He’s responded saying not many surveyors do it, but he’s happy negotiate the reduction in price direct with the EA/vendor himself.
He says not many Surveyors so it, but if it helps me then he’s happy to do it.
Is this normal? Has anyone come across it?
I don’t understand why he’d sooner renegotiate the price on a house purchase he’s no vested interest in, than just stand by his written report?
(I’ve absolutely no intention of ever sending the report to the EA or vendor BTW, since it’s cost me such a lot of money to get and I don’t see why I should provide any help or direction to someone whos done absolutely no property maintenance in the last 25 years.)