Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:02 amWhy not get proper quotes and then offer to reduce the price accordingly?
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:02 amRe: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:30 amWe 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.
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:25 amAssuming 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.
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:58 amAs 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!
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:37 pmWould your building insurance cover the work?
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:47 pmDaveP 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 ???
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:02 pmNot 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?
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:08 pmgazfuk 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.
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 1:03 pmgazfuk 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.
Re: Discovered a defect when selling
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:53 pm
Makes you realise how many unscrupulous people there are on this forum