How to go about buying this house

[KittenOnTheTable]

Fell in love with a house. Had a hitch with Mortgage provider that will resolve in April.

Do I try to drag the sale out until April and hope no one else will buy it (probably won't happen due to the area)
Do I be honest put an offer in and tell them it'll likely be April before we actually complete?

Seller hasn't found a house they are buying yet so no chain on either side. We are in Scotland if that makes a difference. I would be willing to offer some money on top for the inconvenience

I think you need to be honest. April isn't that far away so they may not mind!

I’d have thought completing before April would be quite optimistic anyway! The last time it took 9 months!

I think option 2 would be best.

Be honest. The seller may be relieved to have some breathing room to find something with the trump card of an agreed sale in their pocket to make them a more desirable buyer?

The seller of our house asked if they could delay by about 3 months, we said no (young & keen for our first home). Seller said fair enough & dragged his feet anyway 😂 so being honest doesn't take away the other option.

Agree 3/4 months isn't that excessive for a house purchase.
I sold an unoccupied rental to a first time buyer (so no chains at all) - it took 10 weeks & that was considered rapid.

Ohh OK I was under the impression it would be quicker than that. I'd hate to be dishonest and I don't want to muck the seller about.

Really really hoping we get this house