retired_edkimbal

We recently sold our flat. However the purchaser has now said he wishes to claim against us as their is a problem with the boiler.

We advised that to our knowledge the central heating was in working order, however he has had it tested and their is a problem with the flue. We had no intention to mislead him as we were unaware of any problems ourselves.

Im believe that when buying a property it is up to the purchaser to establish that everything is satisfactory before exchanging contracts.

Do you reckon has any chance of victory should he take us to court?

retired_therob

Not a definitive answer, but it seems to me that this is a case where 'caveat emptor' would apply.

retired_barbie34

Yeah its the purchaser responsability.

But now you have to hand over those home pack things don't you (has that started yet?) so no idea if that changes anything.

retired_bec8643

As far as i'm aware there's nothing he can do about it.

retired_linton_justin

Hes trying it on. Call his bluff i say.

retired_newlicore

yep, it's definately upto the purchaser

retired_srini_aug1

as mentioned, its his problem.

A light survey wouldnt have found anything wrong but thats tough ****

retired_janearific

If the deal is done, contracts exchanged and he has moved in there's nothing he can do. If he found the problem prior to the exchange of contracts then he should have pointed it out there and then, and you could have negotiated the cost of repair.

Don't think you have too much to worry about tbh.

retired_jkrausse

It's between him and his surveyor TBH

No Comeback on you

retired_janet

Yea, I would side with you on this one. Their responsibility to make sure the surveys are done.

ON a side note. I know someone who had these surveys done and they weren't worth the paper they were written on. "The Wall seems fine, however you should get it checked out by a specialist" - "The floor boards seem fine, however you should get it checked out by a specialist." Absolute *****!