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What do you wish you had asked the sellers if you had the chance?
(I asked some of these...)
- Dates for all modifications
- Roof replenishment, when? If not done, why not?
- Re-wire, when? And what horrors will I find at the CU
- Does everything pass Building Control?
- Has the place been corrected for subsidence?
- When was the boiler last replaced?
- Has the mains water inlet ever been replaced or tested for pressure?
- Heating bill in mid winter, what is it?
- Mains water shut off, where is it?
Critically:
- When to do they want to move? Have they found somewhere? If not why not?
(edit - I see you are already conveyancing so you'll know already)
Don't bother:
- What are the neighbours like (they'll lie if the neighbours are no good)
Worth asking these because when your solicitor comes back with completely different answers to the same questions you get a feel for whether the sellers are feckless idiots. You might be Ok with buying somewhere from feckless idiots, we were, but our offer reflected the risk that brings...
- Dates for all modifications
Howard
Going for a second viewing and meeting the sellers on Thurs. Victorian terrace with relatively recent side return and loft conversion.
What do you wish you had double checked/looked twice at before you bought your house?
What do you wish you had asked the sellers if you had the chance?