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You are buying the property expecting the roof to be in good condition. Its not like you can tell when you have a look around then make an offer.
Yeah this @tommmmmmm. If it's something that can be spotted when inspecting the property as a punter, then it's a bit off to then negotiate on it later. Stuff that's structural and hidden, absolutely fine to negotiate on it once the survey is in. Sorry!
Howard
I would absolutely be negotiating the price down in line with repairs to the roof.
You are buying the property expecting the roof to be in good condition. Its not like you can tell when you have a look around then make an offer.
It's very common and would be the same if the boiler needed urgent replacing.
The owner can still tell you to get stuffed but they might not want to risk their sale for a few thousand quid.
EDIT I now see you are selling the property. I would expect some chipping of the price if the roof needs work!