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  • What's the protocol if our buyers' survey throws up some work (e.g. roofing, which we've been told will need to be looked at), and they try to knock the price down?

    If they did, it could slow down our sale a bit and cause us problems, and they've waited a long time already.

    Is it expected that you might allow the price to be negotiated to take into account essential repairs if they were flagged up, or is that completely discretionary?

  • If the survey throws up something that they couldn't have known whilst looking round, it's fair for them to ask for money off- but it's completely discretionary as you say. If you think the current price is fair and don't want to take it down further, it's up to them if they're happy to go ahead knowing about the issues.

  • Thanks - I feel I owe you a drink for all the help you've given us so far.

  • We asked for deductions when we bought, after the survey flagged the roof. Seller said no. We bought anyway. Depends on the market, but totally normal to ask.

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