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pulling out of house

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nellss · 13/03/2011 08:23

having to do this after a week of our offer being accepted, what is best way to deal with EA, as we don't want to burn our bridges as we will still be looking for a house.

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ChippyMinton · 13/03/2011 08:46

Can you give the EA a plausible reason, so he doesn't assume you are time-wasters eg finance, survey, schools? It's not unusual to pull out btw.

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nellss · 13/03/2011 09:42

if we say finance it is not true and don't want them to not accept future offers from us
how about
over w/e got cold feet, very sorry, but we are mindful that mattters are still at v early stages?

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ThierryHenryismyBoyfriend · 13/03/2011 09:46

Why can't you just tell the truth?

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BigBadMummy · 13/03/2011 09:51

They have to accept any other offer you make and legally have to pass it on to the future vendor, so dont worry about that.

You don't have to give a reason. It might be helpful if you do, but don't lie.

And after a week? I wouldnt worry too much.

We are in the process of selling a flat and I am amazed it is still going ahead. No reason why it shouldnt but a purchaser can pull out all the way to exchange. In fact I almost expect it.

Don't sweat it.

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nellss · 13/03/2011 09:58

The truth is it needs major building works as we would need more space that it has, but not sure we can face the stress at the moment my dh is not well with chronic health problems. I think we will say we have got cold feet and apologise.

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Northernlurker · 13/03/2011 09:59

JUst say cold feet because of the work involved.

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BigBadMummy · 13/03/2011 10:43

I would say "we have had a chat with a builder mate of ours and actually the work involved is greater than we really envisaged. And more costly so it will stretch us financially. Its a great house and if it wasnt that for that we would be proceeding. Really sorry to change our minds but it is what we have to do"

And put it behind you.

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nellss · 13/03/2011 22:41

very kind of you all to comment, BBmummy I like that, it is true without going into the personal stuff Smile wish me luck!

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nellss · 14/03/2011 14:22

tis done, went as well as can be expected
back to the drawing board and the search Confused

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thomasbodley · 14/03/2011 14:52

Nice one, Big am going to put that one into my own files in case I ever need it Grin.

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