Hi Everyone,
I am buying a property to settle end of this month, the REA sent me an email asking that the seller keep the keys for one more night after settlement, as they are buying another property to settle on the same day and the seller wants to have some time to move.
I spoke to my solicitor, and she came back with 2 options which I sent to the REA that I am happy with both options.
1- To vacate on the day of settlement
2- To delay settlement for 1 day, and to communicate this in writing between the 2 solicitors.
I had a previous arrangement with the seller to open the property for inspection and arrange for a handyman to quote for some work. It was initially rejected. And then after this request. The REA said that they can allow this to happen if I agree.
I understand from the REA that the seller is angry at the moment and not happy with any of the options, and I am worried that they may do damage to the property. I am confused what action to take.
If I settle and they stay in the property, how do I guarantee that they will vacate the next day?, what will happen if the other settlement collapse?, what if they cause damage while moving?, what if someone hurt himself (e.g. removalist) ? it will become my liability as I am the legal owner?
What should I do on the pre-settlement inspection?, if I find that they did not pack or move part of full of their items from the house, what should I do?
Your responses will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Ram
I am buying a property to settle end of this month, the REA sent me an email asking that the seller keep the keys for one more night after settlement, as they are buying another property to settle on the same day and the seller wants to have some time to move.
I spoke to my solicitor, and she came back with 2 options which I sent to the REA that I am happy with both options.
1- To vacate on the day of settlement
2- To delay settlement for 1 day, and to communicate this in writing between the 2 solicitors.
I had a previous arrangement with the seller to open the property for inspection and arrange for a handyman to quote for some work. It was initially rejected. And then after this request. The REA said that they can allow this to happen if I agree.
I understand from the REA that the seller is angry at the moment and not happy with any of the options, and I am worried that they may do damage to the property. I am confused what action to take.
If I settle and they stay in the property, how do I guarantee that they will vacate the next day?, what will happen if the other settlement collapse?, what if they cause damage while moving?, what if someone hurt himself (e.g. removalist) ? it will become my liability as I am the legal owner?
What should I do on the pre-settlement inspection?, if I find that they did not pack or move part of full of their items from the house, what should I do?
Your responses will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Ram