From: Debbie .
Just seeking some advice on a sticky situation.
There is a property that I am very interested in. It is a 3 bed house with a flat under. At present it has dreadful tenants.
The problem is this. We arranged with the Estate Agent to view the property and were told to meet Agent on site. When we arrived the tenants came out to the car where we were waiting, on the road outside property, and demanded to know what we were doing. My husband replied "We are just waiting for the Agent." The tenant muttered something under his breath, stormed inside and locked the door.
When Agent arrived he said that the tenants appear to be a bit of a problem as he has notified them the property is for sale and they don't appear to be co-operating. They told him that they did not know anything about it.
Today I rang the Agent again to see if I could view the property and he said he has tried ringing the tenant and they are not answering their phone, he tried to call them today at their place of work, when he spoke to the tenant he told the Agent that they did not live there anymore, then changed later in the conversation to "I don't know what you are talking about, you have a wrong number.
My husband has suggested making an offer 20% below asking price, sight unseen with the stipulation that if accepted we have the following put into the contract.
1) Vacant possession
2) Owner to give copy of last inspection and that the property be in the same condition on us becoming the owners (just in case the tenant decides to trash it).
The pricing is very good already, at about 15% below market value and the rent can be increased by about $50.00 per week minimum after these tenants are removed.
According to the Agent it is in good repair, only needing painting. The outside is neat and tidy also.
Are there any other things that I should have put in contract. Also, how do I go about getting a building inspection if tenants won't allow anyone into property.
Regards,
Debbie
Just seeking some advice on a sticky situation.
There is a property that I am very interested in. It is a 3 bed house with a flat under. At present it has dreadful tenants.
The problem is this. We arranged with the Estate Agent to view the property and were told to meet Agent on site. When we arrived the tenants came out to the car where we were waiting, on the road outside property, and demanded to know what we were doing. My husband replied "We are just waiting for the Agent." The tenant muttered something under his breath, stormed inside and locked the door.
When Agent arrived he said that the tenants appear to be a bit of a problem as he has notified them the property is for sale and they don't appear to be co-operating. They told him that they did not know anything about it.
Today I rang the Agent again to see if I could view the property and he said he has tried ringing the tenant and they are not answering their phone, he tried to call them today at their place of work, when he spoke to the tenant he told the Agent that they did not live there anymore, then changed later in the conversation to "I don't know what you are talking about, you have a wrong number.
My husband has suggested making an offer 20% below asking price, sight unseen with the stipulation that if accepted we have the following put into the contract.
1) Vacant possession
2) Owner to give copy of last inspection and that the property be in the same condition on us becoming the owners (just in case the tenant decides to trash it).
The pricing is very good already, at about 15% below market value and the rent can be increased by about $50.00 per week minimum after these tenants are removed.
According to the Agent it is in good repair, only needing painting. The outside is neat and tidy also.
Are there any other things that I should have put in contract. Also, how do I go about getting a building inspection if tenants won't allow anyone into property.
Regards,
Debbie
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