We have sold one of our investment properties. The contract was exchanged this week for settlement in mid-December. The buyers (via their solicitor) have asked if they could access the house to mow the lawns, store their things in the house, and put in new floor covering. What should we do as sellers?
Previous tenants moved out 4 months ago. The house has been vacant since then. We had the property repaired and cleaned up, put it on the markets 3 months ago, and it was sold within 2 weeks. It took a while for contract exchange because buyers had to refinance their flat for rent etc.
Conveyancers have suggested that we should ask for a copy of their building & contents insurance - because we don't want to be liable if their things are stolen. And, they can have the keys to house each day to work on the floors, but should not be allowed to stay overnight, taking their liberty.
Someone has suggested that maybe it would be easier if we allow the buyers to move in before settlement to do their work, but they should pay us rent. We would need to read the water and electricity meters as they will be using these.
Would appreciated some thoughts on this. We are flexible (as the house is vacant) and not difficult as we understand how buyers may want to spruce up the house and gardens before moving in for Christmas (particularly with children).
Previous tenants moved out 4 months ago. The house has been vacant since then. We had the property repaired and cleaned up, put it on the markets 3 months ago, and it was sold within 2 weeks. It took a while for contract exchange because buyers had to refinance their flat for rent etc.
Conveyancers have suggested that we should ask for a copy of their building & contents insurance - because we don't want to be liable if their things are stolen. And, they can have the keys to house each day to work on the floors, but should not be allowed to stay overnight, taking their liberty.
Someone has suggested that maybe it would be easier if we allow the buyers to move in before settlement to do their work, but they should pay us rent. We would need to read the water and electricity meters as they will be using these.
Would appreciated some thoughts on this. We are flexible (as the house is vacant) and not difficult as we understand how buyers may want to spruce up the house and gardens before moving in for Christmas (particularly with children).