Finally got to the stage where I sign the contract or don't.
There are several issues with the property I've been looking at. Among them, the downpipes are not yet connected to the stormwater in the street. In other words, on part of the property, the water runs down the pipe and onto the lawn.
Other issues include:
Disclosure from vendor has not been good. Nevertheless, I've had B&P and now know what needs to be done.
When the solicitor realised that the downpipes aren't connected to the stormwater, he suggested that I get a building certificate to put the vendor in the position of responsibility. I'm not sure if he's genuinely trying to bring the price down for me or trying to drum up more business (?)
He also told me I was very brave and expressed his concern that I might be biting off more than I can chew. Am I being reckless?
He's not someone I can read and now I feel on edge - was going to change to someone I feel more comfortable communicating with but the process was already underway.
My plan was to live in and renovate but not sure if my animals will be safe there (laneway at back and side of house) plus I have more work this year - even though I keep dreaming about taking time off to renovate.
Walk away now? All feedback welcome, please.
There are several issues with the property I've been looking at. Among them, the downpipes are not yet connected to the stormwater in the street. In other words, on part of the property, the water runs down the pipe and onto the lawn.
Other issues include:
- sewer lines diagonally through backyard (150mm, 1.2m deep, no easements, earthenware)
- rising damp on bathroom wall
- water running down hill towards property (though actual property on slight slope)
- unattractive concrete brick
- some cracks in walls but fixable
- termites in backyard fence (not in house, though have been)
- broken asbestos garage up the back
Disclosure from vendor has not been good. Nevertheless, I've had B&P and now know what needs to be done.
When the solicitor realised that the downpipes aren't connected to the stormwater, he suggested that I get a building certificate to put the vendor in the position of responsibility. I'm not sure if he's genuinely trying to bring the price down for me or trying to drum up more business (?)
He also told me I was very brave and expressed his concern that I might be biting off more than I can chew. Am I being reckless?
He's not someone I can read and now I feel on edge - was going to change to someone I feel more comfortable communicating with but the process was already underway.
My plan was to live in and renovate but not sure if my animals will be safe there (laneway at back and side of house) plus I have more work this year - even though I keep dreaming about taking time off to renovate.
Walk away now? All feedback welcome, please.