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It's common to ask for it. And don't be surprised if the vendor tells you to take a hike because
a) the damp report was (potentially) done by charlatans.
b) the market is rising so they know if they hold fire for a few months the place will have risen by £11k anyway - damp n all.It's a horrid position to be in and you have my sympathy.
BobbyBriggs
Dear LFGSS hive mind - I need to check what is 'normal procedure' during a purchase.
I've had an offer accepted on a property. It was a tight bidding war with another possible buyer, but eventually we just tipped the balance. Our mortgage provider asked for a Timber & Damp report and a roofing report. It's come back at £11K to make good.
Is it standard practice to ask for this amount to be taken off the agreed purchase price?
The reason I'm nervous about doing this is that we don't want the seller to ditch us and take the other persons offer, which feels like they may do at this stage (they were pretty fucking unscrupulous during the bidding war).
Any experience / advice gratefully received.