Discovered a defect when selling

Darro · by **Darro** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:02 am

Why not get proper quotes and then offer to reduce the price accordingly?

Ov3rdal3 · by **Ov3rdal3** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:30 am

We had a roofer say the same, got a second opinion who said it needed a few tiles removing and some remedial work. Took a punt and tried the cheaper option never had a problem since.

Wabryce · by **Wabryce** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:25 am

Assuming your tiles are not more than 40 years old , the tiles should be ok , you will probably find that the cement pointing is needing done , or you have a cracked tile, see if you can get hold of a reputable roofer that won’t rip you off , should only be a couple of hundred euros max to sort your problem, ask about , usually your neighbours may have had a similar experience if they have the same type of roof, good luck.

DaveP · by **DaveP** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:58 am

As for black mould get some domestos, use a foam roller or paint brush and apply it to any mould areas. The mould will disappear almost instantly and leave a nice white finish. Don't splash on your clothes!

earlybay · by **earlybay** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:37 pm

Would your building insurance cover the work?

jpeg · by **jpeg** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:47 pm

DaveP wrote:As for black mould get some domestos, use a foam roller or paint brush and apply it to any mould areas. The mould will disappear almost instantly and leave a nice white finish. Don't splash on your clothes!

Do you have to mix with water ???

Chrisdee · by **Chrisdee** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:02 pm

Not normally, they'd say it's your responsibility to maintain it, that's what they told us when our proper roof spring a Leak and it came through the upstairs bathroom ceiling. As if anybody really gets up on the roof (not a terrace) to check for cracked tiles

earlybay wrote:Would your building insurance cover the work?

Paulr · by **Paulr** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:08 pm

gazfuk wrote:Hi, I have agreed the sale of my house and accepted a deposit so no going back.

The ting is the roof has started leaking in all this bad weather and I feel I have to tell the buyer. A contractor has told me the whole roof terrace need the tiles removing and replacing and the cost will be over 10,000 Euros and could be double that.

I think I have to tell the buyer and it is only right to do so.

If they do not wish to proceed with the sale obviously I would give the deposit back in the circumstances but would I have to pay any other penalties?

Anyone been in such a situation?

Thanks.

To answer your legal question, once the 10% deposit has been paid, if the buyer pulls out, they lose their deposit; if the seller pulls out, the buyer can claim double the amount of the deposit. In reality, the lawyers usually negotiate a settlement.

Paul58 · by **Paul58** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 1:03 pm

gazfuk wrote:Hi, I have agreed the sale of my house and accepted a deposit so no going back.

The ting is the roof has started leaking in all this bad weather and I feel I have to tell the buyer. A contractor has told me the whole roof terrace need the tiles removing and replacing and the cost will be over 10,000 Euros and could be double that.

I think I have to tell the buyer and it is only right to do so.

If they do not wish to proceed with the sale obviously I would give the deposit back in the circumstances but would I have to pay any other penalties?

Anyone been in such a situation?

Thanks.

I haven't been in this situation but if this is a leak that's only just occured I would be tempted to clean up, see if I could repair it as cheaply as possible and say nothing.

If the buyer came back to you in 6 months time you could always agree to go halves. You would be better off than having the lot done at your expense.

jpeg · by **jpeg** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:53 pm

Makes you realise how many unscrupulous people there are on this forum

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