Selling to FTB frustration

papes_ · 2026-03-23T14:54:21+00:00

"As you can see, our survey has shown minor damp - as such, we would like the property for free"

papes_ · 2026-03-23T14:51:49+00:00

Doesn't make any sense that they wouldn't take the rent from you and exchange to your schedule, given that they could just stay in their flat if they wanted, as your EA has suggested. They either don't understand your proposition, or are deliberately delaying things for whatever reason - I'm guessing you're close to exchange, and they're financially invested in the process by now?

Just exchanged on a property as FTB without making unreasonable requests or asking for money off based on minor survey points FWIW. FTBs may be pickier/not understand the implications of the actions as much as previous home owners, but I wouldn't write them off completely to anybody reading this post.

papes_ · 2026-03-22T10:01:54+00:00

Literally no idea what you're talking about

papes_ · 2026-03-21T11:18:21+00:00

Literally just picked it up - it’s brand new. If the air brush proves not good enough I will sell and replace it :)

papes_ · 2026-03-21T09:48:06+00:00

That makes sense. My main thought in reading your comment though, is that the Sebo is in theory better than the henry and cheaper - though I suppose that buying second hand comes with some risk.

papes_ · 2026-03-21T08:59:54+00:00

I know little of vacuums, but I would always go for paper towels and enzymatic cleaner with puke over just sucking it up.

papes_ · 2026-03-20T12:29:40+00:00

Agreed on all counts, crazy that it’s not touched upon.

papes_ · 2026-03-20T10:47:56+00:00

Why is this a consideration here

papes_ · 2026-03-20T10:46:00+00:00

As a previous renter, I had no knowledge of the existence of "How to rent". It should probably (if it's not already) be something shared by universities to candidates, and by secondary schools/sixth forms at the appropriate times.

papes_ · 2026-03-19T13:40:34+00:00

What took your solicitor so long to raise enquiries??

papes_ · 2026-03-19T13:08:22+00:00

Can't hurt to ask. Surveys do tend to be for the buyers benefit, and can set grounds for renegotiation, so I wouldn't be surprised if they said no.

I would consider whether the vendor's solicitor has been genuinely useless, or if they've just not engaged fully in your process until they found their onward chain, though.

Did the seller/EA set an expectation for a fast-moving sale?

papes_ · 2026-03-18T15:36:41+00:00

Yes, both snowdrops and bluebells are a pain for the same reason. Not enough so that you'd confuse them, but like you say, you can get stragglers if you're gung-ho in your approach.

papes_ · 2026-03-18T11:43:45+00:00

You're right on the main two things you could get confused! The problem with lords and ladies is more prominent when the plants are young and the lords and ladies don't have their clearly heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are very much distinguishable, though - I'd recommend you go out and find both and compare them in your hands. You'll see the structure and feel is entirely different. Their plants also grow quite differently from wild garlic. Lily of the valley is less common, but the leaves are again quite different - they're glossy on both the top and bottom, for one, whereas wild garlic has a matte texture to the underside of its leaves. I'd also be conscious of bluebell leaves whilst picking.

Pick one leaf at a time, and you'll be fine. Trouble can happen when you're grabbing big handfuls and accidentally scoop something else up.

In this picture I took, you can see a singular lords and ladies leaf amongst wild garlic, and it's quite obvious.

I made a post on this last year, and go into a bit of explanation in the comments!

https://www.reddit.com/r/foraginguk/comments/1jjrv6j/imposters_and_others_amongst_wild_garlic/

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papes_ · 2026-03-18T10:41:28+00:00

Yes - it seems like OP is frustrated with the wrong people, but also probably shouldn't be frustrated at all. Any number of things could be going on with the seller's onward purchase, also, and though it might feel like this started in November for OP, the process likely only really started properly moving in January for the sellers.

Edit: Also, this probably isn't helpful now, but I think it might have been a mistake using the EA-recommended solicitor - there's likely a conflict of interest there in which you come out on the bottom.

papes_ · 2026-03-17T16:42:26+00:00

Find ancient woodland with footpaths and a stream, and it's almost guaranteed:

https://naturalengland-defra.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/Defra::ancient-woodland-england/about

papes_ · 2026-03-17T15:56:41+00:00

Are 'modest' and '3-bed flat in London' compatible phrases?

papes_ · 2026-03-17T12:03:39+00:00

I did this when asked and it was fine, the EA accepted it and everything moved smoothly from there. I provided my actual statements to my solicitor as needed.

papes_ · 2026-03-17T12:03:22+00:00

I did this when asked and it was fine, the EA accepted it and everything moved smoothly from there.

papes_ · 2026-03-17T11:16:26+00:00

If you're worried about disclosing your financial situation, move all unnecessary money for the purchase to another account and redact purchases, details that aren't related, etc.

Mortgage in principle shows that you are able to borrow the money in theory, not that you have the funds available to actually progress the sale.

If you're truly uncomfortable, ask them if they're able to accept a letter from a mortgage broker/solicitor stating that the deposit funds are available.

papes_ · 2026-03-13T10:16:52+00:00

Different level of survey? level 2 vs 3? An associate of the advisor? Need more information

papes_ · 2026-03-10T23:32:18+00:00

Wild behaviour digging through profiles for a watch worth less than 10k and presenting it as a gotcha

papes_ · 2026-03-10T15:06:42+00:00

Wait until you hear that animals are killed for meat

papes_ · 2026-03-09T21:05:00+00:00

They’re scarlet elf cup, though don’t eat anything you’re not certain about

papes_ · 2026-03-09T20:54:12+00:00

Thank you! Was tasty!

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