Roofing advice

If they want the roof done, that is up to them.

HarryAMuse said:

We're in the process of selling our house in Blackheath.
The buyers have just had a roofer look at it who has told us that work needs to be done.
Looking for a second opinion. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

Wait for the we want 10k off the price.

Ask them how much.

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every roof might need replacing at some point

Is this mr Patel again @DamoNorthStand

A roofer? Accept nothing other than a RICS full survey surely?

cafcfan said:

A roofer? Accept nothing other than a RICS full survey surely?

Definately this. Have they had a survey? 

HarryAMuse said:

We're in the process of selling our house in Blackheath.
The buyers have just had a roofer look at it who has told us that work needs to be done.
Looking for a second opinion. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

Let your estate agent pass on the info; you are aware of the roof defects and  thats why the house is priced accordingly.
Or if there is no defects put the price for them as way of a rudeness fine. 

HarryAMuse said:

Hornchurch said:

Has their roofer told you what work he thinks needs doing?

He said the roof might need replacing at some point. Definitely expecting a price drop request from the buyers…

Did they issue you the report form the roofer? it should be easy to see form this report if the findings are valid.

We use Craig at Roof Testing and Surveys to carry out our surveys.

https://www.rooftestsandsurveys.co.uk/

kimbo said:

lolwray said: No

Working on an assumption here .Your buyers have had a professional survey done and the surveyor has highlighted some issues. If that is the case then they would have suggested your buyers investigate further hence the visit.

Have you had issues with the roof ? 

Is your property easy to sell? 

Has the buyer put in a reduced offer yet ? 

Just speaking from personal experience I have reduced offers post survey on 2 occasions previously both of which were accepted but I would never advise you to accept the word of a roofer who hasn't been engaged by you .

I think we need more information but hope it works out well for you 

Mrs Amuse here. They had a survey in December which mentioned an issue with the roof.  No action at the time.   This week they did another viewing and got a roofer around. Estate agent been very helpful and it isn’t a tactic to reduce price apparently (not sure I believe that). Their roofer said it will need to be replaced £25k. The house was built in 1930s.  We were originally hoping to move in February, now March so it’s all a bit stressful hence the post   We were not aware of roofing problems 

At some point, not even knowing you or your house, the kitchen will need to be replaced, the bathroom(s) as well, the whole house will need to be repainted etc etc. and as for the roof, I suspect something probably something needs to be done to most roofs after that sustained period of wind, rain and cold damp weather. Most people buy houses for their potential to make it into what they really want. You’re position that you should tell the estate agent and any potential buyers is you love the house, it’s a great area etc  but an opportunity to move on arose and it’s priced to sell at numbers that work and that the end of the day you don’t need to move (whether that’s the case or not) and that if you’ve got to pay for improvements you might as well stay put. 

kimbo said:

lolwray said: No

Working on an assumption here .Your buyers have had a professional survey done and the surveyor has highlighted some issues. If that is the case then they would have suggested your buyers investigate further hence the visit.

Have you had issues with the roof ? 

Is your property easy to sell? 

Has the buyer put in a reduced offer yet ? 

Just speaking from personal experience I have reduced offers post survey on 2 occasions previously both of which were accepted but I would never advise you to accept the word of a roofer who hasn't been engaged by you .

I think we need more information but hope it works out well for you 

Mrs Amuse here. They had a survey in December which mentioned an issue with the roof.  No action at the time.   This week they did another viewing and got a roofer around. Estate agent been very helpful and it isn’t a tactic to reduce price apparently (not sure I believe that). Their roofer said it will need to be replaced £25k. The house was built in 1930s.  We were originally hoping to move in February, now March so it’s all a bit stressful hence the post   We were not aware of roofing problems 

I am not sure I believe that either ..so they don't want to renegotiate price just yet? Lots of things to consider..it might be an old roof but does it leak ? ( surveyor would have noted any water ingress/damp etc ) ...hope the agent might help if they do try to knock you down...it all boils down to how much they really want your property and how much you really want to move ..no way would I suggest you lower the price by 25k but maybe think about what wriggle room you might have to come to terms with a reduction to ensure the deal happens say ( 5-10k) ..

Good luck ..not forgetting the Agent is working for you not them so get them to earn their fee 

How close are you to exchange and then completion?  Don't forget Stamp Duty goes up on 1st April & so your buyers might be incurring more costs if they delay much longer. You might be able to use that as leverage if they do come back requesting a price reduction.